Prepare against Tomasz Musial
CM · Poland · World #5,987 classical · FIDE ID 1199560
When preparing against Tomasz Musial, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 326 games by Tomasz Musial, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Musial's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Musial 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 | 2,248 | 2,248 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,124 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,086 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 90 | 145 | 91 | 27.6% |
| As White | 163 | 54 | 69 | 40 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 163 | 36 | 76 | 51 | 22.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Musial's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Musial's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 49.7% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 75 | 46.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Musial usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Musial usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Musial usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 81.9% | 44.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 36 | 69.2% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 25.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
Tomasz Musial's chess games
All 326 games by Tomasz Musial in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 90 wins, 145 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 7/14/5 | 26.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 4/16/8 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/11/4 | 11.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Kosma Pacan-Milej | 2,438 | ch-POL Universities | B11 |
| May 2025 | Bjorn Thorfinnsson | 2,386 | Ljubljana Open | C45 |
| Jul 2022 | Petro Golubka | 2,378 | 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A40 |
| Apr 2024 | Igor Kowalski | 2,372 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | A40 |
| Jul 2023 | Petr Simek | 2,365 | 34th Pardubice Czech Open A | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 27 | 15 | 2,113 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 25 | 8.5 | 2,151 |
| Ustron Open B | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 2,030 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,965 |
| Ustron Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,285 |
| 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| 6th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,645 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Musial's chess games?
326 games by Tomasz Musial, from Jan 2015 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 Tomasz Musial has played.
What does Tomasz Musial play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Tomasz Musial opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Musial answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Musial play as White?
As White, Tomasz Musial's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Musial play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Musial most often plays: French: Classical Variation (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Tomasz Musial's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Musial is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Tomasz Musial played?
Our database contains 326 games by Tomasz Musial, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 145 draws, 91 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Musial?
326 games by Tomasz Musial 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.