Prepare against Tomasz Rybak
Poland · World #15,952 classical · FIDE ID 1116223
When preparing against Tomasz Rybak, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Tomasz Rybak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Rybak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Rybak 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 | 2,282 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,216 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 83 | 58 | 70 | 39.3% |
| As White | 104 | 42 | 30 | 32 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 107 | 41 | 28 | 38 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Rybak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Rybak's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 89.4% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Rybak usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rybak usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rybak usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Rybak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rybak usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Rybak usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 83.3% | 58.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 16.7% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 40.3% |
Tomasz Rybak's chess games
All 211 games by Tomasz Rybak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 83 wins, 58 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Krzysztof Budrewicz | 2,374 | Gdansk Open | D00 |
| Jul 2007 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,365 | ch-Gdansk | D02 |
| Jul 1999 | Mikhail Fiodorov | 2,352 | Bydgoszcz Bank Pocztowy Open | E11 |
| Jan 2006 | Evgeny Reshetnikov | 2,341 | 1st Wloclawek Weekend Classic | B85 |
| Sep 2004 | Damian Markowski | 2,298 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 59 | 30 | 2,182 |
| Bydgoszcz Bank Pocztowy Open | 2000 | 12 | 4 | 2,143 |
| ch-POL U18 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
| 12th Gdansk Open | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| 8th ch-Gdansk | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
| ch-Gdansk 5th | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
| Wloclawek Portofino Cup | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Rybak's chess games?
211 games by Tomasz Rybak, from Apr 2003 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 Rybak has played.
What does Tomasz Rybak play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Tomasz Rybak opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Rybak answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Rybak play as White?
As White, Tomasz Rybak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Rybak play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Rybak most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Tomasz Rybak's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Rybak is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Tomasz Rybak played?
Our database contains 211 games by Tomasz Rybak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 58 draws, 70 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Rybak?
211 games by Tomasz Rybak 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.