Prepare against Jacek Nowakowski
Poland · World #121,072 classical · FIDE ID 1168495
When preparing against Jacek Nowakowski, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (33%).
Our database contains 53 games by Jacek Nowakowski, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jacek Nowakowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacek Nowakowski 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 | 1,670 | 1,714 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,702 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 8 | 28 | 32.1% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacek Nowakowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacek Nowakowski's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 44.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Nowakowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jacek Nowakowski's chess games
All 53 games by Jacek Nowakowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Marcin Szajda | 1,995 | POL-chT 2nd League | A34 |
| Sep 2019 | Andrzej Szczesniak | 1,941 | POL-chT 2nd League | A21 |
| Sep 2017 | Bartlomiej Gosciniak | 1,905 | POL-chT 2nd League | C28 |
| Apr 2014 | Tomasz Panczak | 1,875 | chT3-POL Podkarpackie | D02 |
| Sep 2017 | Konrad Cichocki | 1,864 | POL-chT 2nd League | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 24 | 6.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-Podkarpackie | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,643 |
| chT3-POL Podkarpackie | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,958 |
| ch-POL Seniors | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,587 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 24 - 28 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,469 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,162 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacek Nowakowski's chess games?
53 games by Jacek Nowakowski, from Jan 2011 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 Jacek Nowakowski has played.
What does Jacek Nowakowski play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jacek Nowakowski opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacek Nowakowski answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jacek Nowakowski play as White?
As White, Jacek Nowakowski's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacek Nowakowski play as Black?
As Black, Jacek Nowakowski most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jacek Nowakowski's FIDE rating?
Jacek Nowakowski is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Jacek Nowakowski played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jacek Nowakowski, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacek Nowakowski?
53 games by Jacek Nowakowski 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.