Prepare against Vasik Rajlich
IM · Poland · World #8,417 classical · FIDE ID 2011190
Our database contains 645 games by Vasik Rajlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasik Rajlich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasik Rajlich 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 | 2,197 | 2,327 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,303 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,303 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 645 | 210 | 152 | 283 | 32.6% |
| As White | 318 | 109 | 84 | 125 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 327 | 101 | 68 | 158 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasik Rajlich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasik Rajlich's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 275 | 86.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 40 | 12.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Rajlich usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 89.0% | 39.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 9.7% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 116 | 93.5% | 36.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.6% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Vasik Rajlich's chess games
All 645 games by Vasik Rajlich 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: 210 wins, 152 draws, 283 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 68 | 19/15/34 | 27.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 51 | 13/12/26 | 25.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 13/5/18 | 36.1% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 4/3/21 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Rybka 2.0 Alpha 3 m King Crusher | 2,630 | 3rd PAL/CSS Freestyle Open | D45 |
| Jun 2006 | Alansacount | 2,551 | 3rd PAL/CSS Freestyle Open | A80 |
| Jan 1996 | Pavel Blatny | 2,515 | 24th World Open | A30 |
| Sep 1999 | Yury Lapshun | 2,507 | ch-Manhattan CC | C40 |
| Jun 2001 | Zoltan Varga | 2,503 | Budapest FS06 GM | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2002 | 38 | 13 | 2,303 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2001 | 38 | 19 | 2,285 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 2000 | 22 | 8 | 2,184 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-A | 2001 | 21 | 13 | 2,391 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2006 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,330 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 2001 | 19 | 9 | 2,280 |
| North Bay Open | 1998 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,370 |
| Eger Europe Chess | 2002 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,427 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nathan Resika (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasik Rajlich's chess games?
645 games by Vasik Rajlich, 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 Vasik Rajlich has played.
What does Vasik Rajlich play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Vasik Rajlich opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasik Rajlich answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vasik Rajlich play as White?
As White, Vasik Rajlich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasik Rajlich play as Black?
As Black, Vasik Rajlich most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (51 games, 25.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (28 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 327 games.
What is Vasik Rajlich's FIDE rating?
Vasik Rajlich is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Vasik Rajlich played?
Our database contains 645 games by Vasik Rajlich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 152 draws, 283 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasik Rajlich?
645 games by Vasik Rajlich 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.