Prepare against Jakub Cichon
Poland · World #24,950 classical · FIDE ID 21870063
When preparing against Jakub Cichon, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Jakub Cichon, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Cichon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Cichon 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 | 2,019 | 2,071 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 2,028 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,027 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 65 | 44 | 93 | 32.2% |
| As White | 99 | 41 | 18 | 40 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 24 | 26 | 53 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Cichon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Cichon's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 59.6% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 37 | 37.4% | 45.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Cichon usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cichon usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Cichon usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 61.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 28.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Jakub Cichon's chess games
All 202 games by Jakub Cichon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 65 wins, 44 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Marcin Molenda | 2,406 | ch-POL Universities | D00 |
| Sep 2021 | Maciej Swicarz | 2,347 | Bydgoszcz PGNiG Rapid | A83 |
| Jun 2021 | Andrzej Gbyl | 2,254 | ch-Krakow Malopolska | B19 |
| Sep 2026 | Jacek Gesicki | 2,201 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | A43 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasanth Toure | 2,176 | Prague Summer Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ustron Open B | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,908 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| Dobczyce Dominik Memorial 27th | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| Krakow Malopolski Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Cichon's chess games?
202 games by Jakub Cichon, from Apr 2016 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 Jakub Cichon has played.
What does Jakub Cichon play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Jakub Cichon opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Cichon answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jakub Cichon play as White?
As White, Jakub Cichon's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Cichon play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Cichon most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jakub Cichon's FIDE rating?
Jakub Cichon is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Jakub Cichon played?
Our database contains 202 games by Jakub Cichon, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 44 draws, 93 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Cichon?
202 games by Jakub Cichon 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.