Prepare against Sebastian Papka
Poland · World #16,027 classical · FIDE ID 1114638
When preparing against Sebastian Papka, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 57 games by Sebastian Papka, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Papka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Papka 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 | 2,095 | 2,148 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,136 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 2,140 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Papka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Papka's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Papka usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Papka usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Papka usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Sebastian Papka's chess games
All 57 games by Sebastian Papka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Radoslaw Dzierzak | 2,254 | POL-chT 2nd League | E11 |
| Sep 2026 | Abdulla Khamidov | 2,199 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | E15 |
| Sep 2023 | Tomasz Jankowiak | 2,174 | POL-chT 2nd League | E12 |
| Jan 1996 | Marcin Kolago | 2,160 | ch-POL sf U20 | D05 |
| Sep 2026 | Mateusz Tustanowski | 2,152 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 36 | 16 | 2,068 |
| ch-POL sf U20 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,090 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,230 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,059 |
| chT3-POL 0607 | 2006 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,517 |
| Bydgoszcz-Torun | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Papka's chess games?
57 games by Sebastian Papka, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Sebastian Papka has played.
What does Sebastian Papka play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Sebastian Papka opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Papka answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Papka play as White?
As White, Sebastian Papka's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Papka play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Papka most often plays: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sebastian Papka's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Papka is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Sebastian Papka played?
Our database contains 57 games by Sebastian Papka, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 21 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Papka?
57 games by Sebastian Papka 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.