Prepare against Albert Janik
Poland · World #104,246 classical · FIDE ID 41801792
When preparing against Albert Janik, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Albert Janik, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Albert Janik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Janik 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,658 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 37.8% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 510 rated games against 334 different opponents, across 57 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 157 | 80 | 29 | 48 | 51.0% | 1,499 | 1,508 | 10 |
| Rapid | 225 | 122 | 17 | 86 | 54.2% | 1,572 | 1,572 | 8 |
| Blitz | 108 | 54 | 16 | 38 | 50.0% | 1,564 | 1,560 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 213 | 59 | 37 | 117 | 27.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 126 | 84 | 14 | 28 | 66.7% |
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 52 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 53 | 15 | 35 | 1,704 | 1,758 |
| 2025 | 121 | 57 | 15 | 49 | 1,653 | 1,618 |
| 2024 | 136 | 73 | 16 | 47 | 1,560 | 1,568 |
| 2023 | 108 | 61 | 17 | 30 | 1,184 | 1,132 |
| 2022 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 1,139 | 1,030 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1,016 | 616 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Janik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Janik's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 69.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Janik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Janik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Albert Janik's chess games
All 45 games by Albert Janik in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vladimir Chubar | 1,869 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | D03 |
| Aug 2026 | Nina Bos | 1,862 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | B23 |
| Jul 2026 | Milan Fuks | 1,845 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Szymon Rudowski | 1,809 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A16 |
| Oct 2026 | Antoni Kolodziej | 1,779 | Eliminacje strefowe do Mistrzostw Polski Juniorów i Młodzików (OP+SL) - C11 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,764 |
| Eliminacje strefowe do Mistrzostw Polski Juniorów i Młodzików (OP+SL) - C11 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,818 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Mokate | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,750 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,174 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,245 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Janik's chess games?
45 games by Albert Janik, from Feb 2023 to Nov 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 Albert Janik has played.
What does Albert Janik play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Albert Janik opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Janik answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Albert Janik play as White?
As White, Albert Janik's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Janik play as Black?
As Black, Albert Janik most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Albert Janik's FIDE rating?
Albert Janik is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Albert Janik played?
Our database contains 45 games by Albert Janik, covering Feb 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Janik?
45 games by Albert Janik 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.