Prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda
GM · Poland · World #13 classical · FIDE ID 1170546
Our database contains 5,271 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Krzysztof Duda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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 | 2,743 | 2,760 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,685 | 2,808 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,704 | 2,818 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,271 | 2,921 | 1,268 | 1,082 | 55.4% |
| As White | 2,673 | 1,617 | 557 | 499 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 2,598 | 1,304 | 711 | 583 | 50.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Krzysztof Duda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Krzysztof Duda's side.
First moves as White (2,673 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,214 | 45.4% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 845 | 31.6% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 253 | 9.5% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 181 | 6.8% | 69.6% |
| b3 | 69 | 2.6% | 84.1% |
| b4 | 38 | 1.4% | 85.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (70.1% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Duda usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 68.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (75.5% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Duda usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 466 | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 351 | 29.3% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 147 | 12.3% | 77.6% |
| c6 | 106 | 8.8% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 34 | 2.8% | 80.9% |
| d6 | 27 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 607 | 69.3% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 177 | 20.2% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 23 | 2.6% | 76.1% |
| g6 | 23 | 2.6% | 91.3% |
| f5 | 16 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 10 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
Jan-Krzysztof Duda's chess games
All 5,271 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 2,921 wins, 1,268 draws, 1,082 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 154 | 97/25/32 | 63.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 148 | 84/35/29 | 56.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 121 | 70/26/25 | 57.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 96 | 55/22/19 | 57.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 95 | 64/17/14 | 67.4% |
| D02 | London System | 91 | 63/13/15 | 69.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 76 | 37/24/15 | 48.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 69 | 55/6/8 | 79.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 68 | 37/19/12 | 54.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 66 | 37/9/20 | 56.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 172 | 74/55/43 | 43.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 151 | 74/37/40 | 49.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 132 | 64/38/30 | 48.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 129 | 53/41/35 | 41.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 106 | 25/53/28 | 23.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 82 | 38/22/22 | 46.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 77 | 19/37/21 | 24.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 72 | 36/24/12 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 71 | 22/31/18 | 31.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 69 | 56/5/8 | 81.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Miami FTX Crypto Cup | A01 |
| Nov 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,823 | Chess.com Speed | C11 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | B96 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Jul 2017 | Wesley So | 2,810 | 30th Leon | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,982 | 1,521 | 2,696 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 125 | 83 | 2,793 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 121 | 95.5 | 2,737 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 105 | 78.5 | 2,697 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 98 | 61.5 | 2,737 |
| Speed Chess Poland | 2024 | 78 | 61.5 | 2,711 |
| Meltwater Tour Final | 2022 | 63 | 28 | 2,714 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 55 | 33 | 2,781 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Magnus Carlsen (117 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (114 games) · Wesley So (111 games) · Anish Giri (106 games) · Alexander Grischuk (78 games) · Fabiano Caruana (68 games) · Alireza Firouzja (63 games) · Levon Aronian (53 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Krzysztof Duda's chess games?
5,271 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, from Oct 2006 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 Jan-Krzysztof Duda has played.
What does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play on the first move as White?
Across 2,673 games with White in our database, Jan-Krzysztof Duda opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Krzysztof Duda answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play as White?
As White, Jan-Krzysztof Duda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (154 games, 63.0% win rate); Indian Defense (148 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (121 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,673 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Krzysztof Duda most often plays: Indian Defense (172 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (151 games, 49.0% win rate); Réti Opening (132 games, 48.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,598 games.
What is Jan-Krzysztof Duda's FIDE rating?
Jan-Krzysztof Duda is currently rated 2,743 in classical chess, 2,685 in rapid and 2,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,760 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?
Our database contains 5,271 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2,921 wins, 1,268 draws, 1,082 losses (55.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda?
5,271 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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.