Prepare against Tomasz Buchala
Poland · World #28,246 classical · FIDE ID 1134108
Our database contains 61 games by Tomasz Buchala, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Buchala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Buchala 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 | 1,996 | 2,005 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,963 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,939 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 41.0% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Buchala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Buchala's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 61.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Buchala usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Buchala usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Buchala usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tomasz Buchala's chess games
All 61 games by Tomasz Buchala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Agata Smarsz | 2,108 | 17th Poznan Open B | B33 |
| Mar 2007 | Maciej Gajdzica | 2,103 | ch-POL U18 | E70 |
| Jul 2008 | Przemyslaw Nawrocki | 1,997 | 17th Poznan Open B | A35 |
| Jul 2008 | Pawel Piechota | 1,965 | 17th Poznan Open B | D45 |
| Mar 2007 | Mateusz Markiewicz | 1,953 | ch-POL U18 | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL Amateur | 2013 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,887 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 17th Poznan Open B | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 2,214 |
| ch-Wroclaw | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,002 |
| ch-POL Amateurs | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,284 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Buchala's chess games?
61 games by Tomasz Buchala, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Tomasz Buchala has played.
What does Tomasz Buchala play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tomasz Buchala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Buchala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Buchala play as White?
As White, Tomasz Buchala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Buchala play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Buchala most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Tomasz Buchala's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Buchala is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Tomasz Buchala played?
Our database contains 61 games by Tomasz Buchala, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 19 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Buchala?
61 games by Tomasz Buchala 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.