Prepare against Ryszard Sokolowski
FM · Poland · World #15,481 classical · FIDE ID 1103156
When preparing against Ryszard Sokolowski, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Ryszard Sokolowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ryszard Sokolowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryszard Sokolowski before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,101 | 2,252 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,105 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,102 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 115 | 51 | 144 | 37.1% |
| As White | 153 | 57 | 24 | 72 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 58 | 27 | 72 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryszard Sokolowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryszard Sokolowski's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 49.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 42.5% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues c4 (38.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sokolowski usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 57.6% | 40.8% |
| d6 | 18 | 27.3% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 47.8% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 39.1% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.1% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Ryszard Sokolowski's chess games
All 310 games by Ryszard Sokolowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 115 wins, 51 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| E69 | English Opening | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/5/12 | 26.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 4/5/11 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | English Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Marcin Kaminski | 2,523 | 55th chT-POL | E65 |
| Jun 2011 | Vidmantas Malisauskas | 2,483 | 07th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open | C41 |
| Jan 2009 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,453 | Koszalin Open | E69 |
| Aug 1997 | Bogdan Grabarczyk | 2,445 | MK Cafe Cup A | A99 |
| Aug 1998 | Artur Pieniazek | 2,400 | MK Cafe Cup A | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 48 | 18.5 | 2,040 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1998 | 19 | 8 | 2,353 |
| Koszalin Open | 2009 | 17 | 8 | 2,143 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,146 |
| 16th Kochan Memorial Open A | 2005 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 1st Perla Baltyku Open | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| 2nd Perla Baltyku Open | 2006 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| Kochan Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryszard Sokolowski's chess games?
310 games by Ryszard Sokolowski, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ryszard Sokolowski has played.
What does Ryszard Sokolowski play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Ryszard Sokolowski opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryszard Sokolowski answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ryszard Sokolowski play as White?
As White, Ryszard Sokolowski's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryszard Sokolowski play as Black?
As Black, Ryszard Sokolowski most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Philidor (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Ryszard Sokolowski's FIDE rating?
Ryszard Sokolowski is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ryszard Sokolowski played?
Our database contains 310 games by Ryszard Sokolowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 51 draws, 144 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryszard Sokolowski?
310 games by Ryszard Sokolowski reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.