Prepare against Jacek Orzechowski
Poland · World #15,234 classical · FIDE ID 1101951
When preparing against Jacek Orzechowski, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzowitsch Defense as Black, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 734 games by Jacek Orzechowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacek Orzechowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacek Orzechowski 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 | 2,103 | 2,301 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,235 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,125 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 734 | 235 | 257 | 242 | 32.0% |
| As White | 350 | 128 | 132 | 90 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 384 | 107 | 125 | 152 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacek Orzechowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacek Orzechowski's side.
First moves as White (350 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 211 | 60.3% | 56.2% |
| d4 | 70 | 20.0% | 50.7% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 13.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 18 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues Nc3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues Nc3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Orzechowski usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 88 | 46.6% | 50.6% |
| Nc6 | 35 | 18.5% | 31.4% |
| d6 | 29 | 15.3% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 60.3% | 41.1% |
| d6 | 20 | 16.5% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 15.7% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.1% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Jacek Orzechowski's chess games
All 734 games by Jacek Orzechowski 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: 235 wins, 257 draws, 242 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 69 | 31/24/14 | 44.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 61 | 21/26/14 | 34.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 16/10/4 | 53.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 6/9/16 | 19.4% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 24 | 4/5/15 | 16.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Piotr Murdzia | 2,455 | Krynica Open | A12 |
| May 2012 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,442 | 9th Orlova Open | E12 |
| Jul 2015 | Sergey Grishchenko | 2,440 | Karvina Open | D32 |
| Jul 2024 | Lukasz Jarmula | 2,432 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | E90 |
| Dec 2017 | Rafal Lubczynski | 2,429 | ch-EU rapid | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 77 | 47.5 | 2,187 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 48 | 16 | 2,148 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2018 | 37 | 18 | 2,299 |
| Ostrava Open | 2010 | 25 | 18 | 2,359 |
| Ostrava Konik Open A | 2023 | 24 | 12 | 2,142 |
| Ostrava Open A | 2003 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-POL 1 | 2014 | 17 | 7 | 2,301 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacek Orzechowski's chess games?
734 games by Jacek Orzechowski, 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 Orzechowski has played.
What does Jacek Orzechowski play on the first move as White?
Across 350 games with White in our database, Jacek Orzechowski opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacek Orzechowski answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jacek Orzechowski play as White?
As White, Jacek Orzechowski's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (69 games, 44.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (61 games, 34.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacek Orzechowski play as Black?
As Black, Jacek Orzechowski most often plays: Benoni Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (29 games, 34.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Jacek Orzechowski's FIDE rating?
Jacek Orzechowski is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jacek Orzechowski played?
Our database contains 734 games by Jacek Orzechowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 257 draws, 242 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacek Orzechowski?
734 games by Jacek Orzechowski 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.