Prepare against Igor Janik
GM · Poland · World #400 classical · FIDE ID 1159259
When preparing against Igor Janik, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as White, 40.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 2,045 games by Igor Janik, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Igor Janik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor 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 | 2,531 | 2,552 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,510 | 2,531 | Jul 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,504 | 2,534 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,045 | 1,039 | 514 | 492 | 50.8% |
| As White | 1,041 | 554 | 265 | 222 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 1,004 | 485 | 249 | 270 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Janik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Janik's side.
First moves as White (1,041 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 604 | 58.0% | 65.1% |
| d4 | 220 | 21.1% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 10.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 94 | 9.0% | 66.5% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Janik usually continues d4 (58.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Janik usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Janik usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Janik usually continues e4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (488 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 260 | 53.3% | 66.2% |
| c5 | 158 | 32.4% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 39 | 8.0% | 43.6% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 3.1% | 73.3% |
| d6 | 12 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (343 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 214 | 62.4% | 60.3% |
| d6 | 88 | 25.7% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 6.1% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 16 | 4.7% | 84.4% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Igor Janik's chess games
All 2,045 games by Igor Janik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 1,039 wins, 514 draws, 492 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 102 | 59/19/24 | 57.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 59 | 32/15/12 | 54.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 57 | 40/5/12 | 70.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 53 | 24/23/6 | 45.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 52 | 25/17/10 | 48.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 41 | 17/21/3 | 41.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 16/13/11 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 35 | 20/3/12 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 33 | 24/2/7 | 72.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 20/6/7 | 60.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 83 | 45/17/21 | 54.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 60 | 37/9/14 | 61.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 51 | 27/14/10 | 52.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 50 | 20/15/15 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 44 | 25/10/9 | 56.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 38 | 21/9/8 | 55.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 37 | 15/10/12 | 40.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 22/4/7 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Nov 2024 | Anish Giri | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,732 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Apr 2021 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,694 | ch-POL 78th | A40 |
| Dec 2021 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,693 | Wch Blitz | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 447 | 283.5 | 2,467 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 41 | 24 | 2,547 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2020 | 28 | 23 | 2,581 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 26 | 21 | 2,415 |
| ch-POL Academic | 2022 | 26 | 22 | 2,424 |
| Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | 2023 | 23 | 20.5 | 2,639 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,487 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Szymon Gumularz (20 games) · Mateusz Bartel (12 games) · Igor Kowalski (12 games) · Bartlomiej Heberla (10 games) · Damian Lewtak (10 games) · Szymon Walter (10 games) · Milosz Szpar (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Janik's chess games?
2,045 games by Igor Janik, from Sep 2009 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 Igor Janik has played.
What does Igor Janik play on the first move as White?
Across 1,041 games with White in our database, Igor Janik opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Janik answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Igor Janik play as White?
As White, Igor Janik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (102 games, 57.8% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (57 games, 70.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,041 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Janik play as Black?
As Black, Igor Janik most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (83 games, 54.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (60 games, 61.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (51 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,004 games.
What is Igor Janik's FIDE rating?
Igor Janik is currently rated 2,531 in classical chess, 2,510 in rapid and 2,504 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,552 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Igor Janik played?
Our database contains 2,045 games by Igor Janik, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,039 wins, 514 draws, 492 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Janik?
2,045 games by Igor 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.