Prepare against Jakub Herwy
Poland · World #35,849 classical · FIDE ID 21852855
Our database contains 53 games by Jakub Herwy, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Herwy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Herwy 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 | 1,955 | 1,996 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 43.4% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Herwy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Herwy's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Herwy usually continues d3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Herwy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Herwy usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jakub Herwy's chess games
All 53 games by Jakub Herwy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Jul 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Lumir Mrazek | 2,325 | Katowice Silesia 100th Ann Open | B07 |
| Nov 2021 | Rafal Tymrakiewicz | 2,225 | 4th Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | B16 |
| Aug 2019 | Vladislav Dudarev | 2,136 | ch-EU U12 | A36 |
| Nov 2021 | Zuzanna Adamczyk | 2,035 | 4th Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | A62 |
| Mar 2022 | Filip Wnek | 2,033 | ch-POL U16 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,791 |
| ch-POL U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-POL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,981 |
| 4th Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,743 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,302 |
| Katowice POL-HUN Rapid 8th | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,879 |
| 20th Raciborz Open | 2020 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Herwy's chess games?
53 games by Jakub Herwy, from Sep 2015 to Jul 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 Herwy has played.
What does Jakub Herwy play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jakub Herwy opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Herwy answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jakub Herwy play as White?
As White, Jakub Herwy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Herwy play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Herwy most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jakub Herwy's FIDE rating?
Jakub Herwy is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Jakub Herwy played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jakub Herwy, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Herwy?
53 games by Jakub Herwy 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.