Prepare against Jakub Kurlak
Poland · World #78,202 classical · FIDE ID 21844917
When preparing against Jakub Kurlak, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jakub Kurlak, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Kurlak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Kurlak 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 | 1,795 | 1,795 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,933 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Kurlak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Kurlak's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Kurlak usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kurlak usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Kurlak usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jakub Kurlak's chess games
All 38 games by Jakub Kurlak in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Michal Gawronski | 1,891 | Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Błyskawicznych - 1900 FIDE | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Aleksander Polak | 1,889 | Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Błyskawicznych - 1900 FIDE | A46 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolay Balakirev | 1,885 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Mateusz Staroszczyk | 1,868 | Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Błyskawicznych - 1900 FIDE | D00 |
| Aug 2024 | Yedil Kabylbek | 1,857 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,763 |
| Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Błyskawicznych - 1900 FIDE | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,093 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool E | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,644 |
| Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U1600 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,667 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Final | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,535 |
| Deweloperni Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach 30+, 50+, 65+ | Błyskawicznych | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Kurlak's chess games?
38 games by Jakub Kurlak, from Jun 2016 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 Jakub Kurlak has played.
What does Jakub Kurlak play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jakub Kurlak opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Kurlak answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jakub Kurlak play as White?
As White, Jakub Kurlak's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Kurlak play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Kurlak most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jakub Kurlak's FIDE rating?
Jakub Kurlak is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jakub Kurlak played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jakub Kurlak, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Kurlak?
38 games by Jakub Kurlak 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.