Prepare against Jacek Gdanski
GM · Poland · World #756 classical · FIDE ID 1100106
Our database contains 1,592 games by Jacek Gdanski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacek Gdanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacek Gdanski 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 | 2,478 | 2,546 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,337 | 2,516 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,523 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,592 | 614 | 625 | 352 | 38.6% |
| As White | 806 | 346 | 313 | 147 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 786 | 268 | 312 | 205 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacek Gdanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacek Gdanski's side.
First moves as White (806 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 723 | 89.7% | 62.7% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 4.8% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 22 | 2.7% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 18 | 2.2% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 16.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues Nc3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues d4 (59.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gdanski usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (337 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 251 | 74.5% | 58.4% |
| c5 | 45 | 13.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 6.8% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.7% | 77.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.5% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 207 | 72.9% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 38 | 13.4% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 7.7% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 14 | 4.9% | 53.6% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Jacek Gdanski's chess games
All 1,592 games by Jacek Gdanski 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: 614 wins, 625 draws, 352 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 149 | 75/47/27 | 50.3% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 60 | 25/24/11 | 41.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 43 | 15/21/7 | 34.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 32 | 15/13/4 | 46.9% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 6/12/13 | 19.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 30 | 10/11/9 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 123 | 40/47/36 | 32.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 93 | 37/28/27 | 39.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 77 | 34/27/16 | 44.2% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 57 | 18/26/13 | 31.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 10/26/13 | 20.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 32 | 7/18/7 | 21.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/10/3 | 35.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Boris Gelfand | 2,691 | EU-Cup 14th Final | E90 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,657 | 11th ch-EU | C59 |
| Jan 2010 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,656 | ch-POL 67th | A33 |
| Jun 2001 | Zoltan Almasi | 2,640 | 2nd ch-EU | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | ch-EU Blitz | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 | 1990 | 38 | 21 | 2,446 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 31 | 18 | 2,367 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1988 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,472 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,232 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,444 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 20 | 9 | 2,263 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2022 | 20 | 14 | 2,300 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1998 | 20 | 13 | 2,579 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Robert Kempinski (19 games) · Bartosz Socko (15 games) · Miroslaw Grabarczyk (14 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (14 games) · Michal Krasenkow (14 games) · Aleksander Czerwonski (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacek Gdanski's chess games?
1,592 games by Jacek Gdanski, 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 Gdanski has played.
What does Jacek Gdanski play on the first move as White?
Across 806 games with White in our database, Jacek Gdanski opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacek Gdanski answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jacek Gdanski play as White?
As White, Jacek Gdanski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (149 games, 50.3% win rate); Sicilian (60 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (43 games, 34.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 806 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacek Gdanski play as Black?
As Black, Jacek Gdanski most often plays: Benoni Defense (123 games, 32.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (93 games, 39.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (77 games, 44.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 786 games.
What is Jacek Gdanski's FIDE rating?
Jacek Gdanski is currently rated 2,478 in classical chess, 2,337 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Jacek Gdanski played?
Our database contains 1,592 games by Jacek Gdanski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 614 wins, 625 draws, 352 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacek Gdanski?
1,592 games by Jacek Gdanski 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.