Prepare against Jacek Stopa
GM · Poland · World #2,487 classical · FIDE ID 1119591
Our database contains 1,352 games by Jacek Stopa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacek Stopa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacek Stopa 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 | 2,359 | 2,544 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,464 | 2,521 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,366 | 2,521 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,352 | 580 | 519 | 253 | 42.9% |
| As White | 678 | 332 | 251 | 95 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 674 | 248 | 268 | 158 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacek Stopa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacek Stopa's side.
First moves as White (678 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 292 | 43.1% | 65.9% |
| e4 | 251 | 37.0% | 67.3% |
| Nf3 | 90 | 13.3% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.2% | 63.3% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 1.2% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 8 | 1.2% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Stopa usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stopa usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Stopa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Stopa usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Stopa usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Stopa usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 82 | 23.6% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 79 | 22.8% | 50.6% |
| c5 | 72 | 20.7% | 48.6% |
| g6 | 37 | 10.7% | 73.0% |
| d6 | 31 | 8.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 29 | 8.4% | 60.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 38.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 50 | 23.6% | 43.0% |
| e6 | 29 | 13.7% | 58.6% |
| f5 | 24 | 11.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 14 | 6.6% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 6.1% | 38.5% |
Jacek Stopa's chess games
All 1,352 games by Jacek Stopa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 580 wins, 519 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 19/13/7 | 48.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 11/21/4 | 30.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 34 | 20/11/3 | 58.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 34 | 17/14/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 17/8/2 | 63.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 11/10/2 | 47.8% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/10/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 46 | 29/9/8 | 63.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 41 | 8/17/16 | 19.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 14/11/9 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 15/15/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 28 | 11/12/5 | 39.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 7/9/7 | 30.4% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 4/11/4 | 21.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Yuri Shulman | 2,632 | 37th World Open | D44 |
| May 2011 | Giorgi Kacheishvili | 2,599 | 20th Chicago Open | A13 |
| Feb 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,595 | Djerba Blitz | D35 |
| Jul 2009 | Joel Benjamin | 2,583 | 37th World Open | C41 |
| Sep 2009 | Larry Christiansen | 2,578 | USA tt | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-POL U12 | 1999 | 21 | 14 | 2,229 |
| Richardson UTD GM | 2008 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,503 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2003 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,275 |
| Legnica | 2005 | 18 | 11 | 2,529 |
| USA tt | 2009 | 14 | 10 | 2,571 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2015 | 14 | 8 | 2,433 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 12 | 4 | 2,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacek Stopa's chess games?
1,352 games by Jacek Stopa, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jacek Stopa has played.
What does Jacek Stopa play on the first move as White?
Across 678 games with White in our database, Jacek Stopa opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacek Stopa answers 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Jacek Stopa play as White?
As White, Jacek Stopa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Catalan (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 678 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacek Stopa play as Black?
As Black, Jacek Stopa most often plays: Modern Defense (46 games, 63.0% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 19.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 674 games.
What is Jacek Stopa's FIDE rating?
Jacek Stopa is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,464 in rapid and 2,366 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,544 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Jacek Stopa played?
Our database contains 1,352 games by Jacek Stopa, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 580 wins, 519 draws, 253 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacek Stopa?
1,352 games by Jacek Stopa 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.