Prepare against Jakub Lizak
CM · Poland · World #8,902 classical · FIDE ID 1158520
When preparing against Jakub Lizak, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Jakub Lizak, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Lizak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Lizak 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 | 2,188 | 2,250 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,254 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,218 | 2,218 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 142 | 101 | 135 | 37.6% |
| As White | 186 | 79 | 53 | 54 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 192 | 63 | 48 | 81 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Lizak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Lizak's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 84.9% | 57.9% |
| b3 | 11 | 5.9% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lizak usually continues d4 (68.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Lizak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 67.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 18.0% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 9.0% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 54.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 22 | 38.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Jakub Lizak's chess games
All 378 games by Jakub Lizak in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 142 wins, 101 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Benjamin Bok | 2,583 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Sep 2024 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,443 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Oct 2015 | Upadhyaya Anwesh | 2,412 | Lvov IM 09 | C95 |
| Feb 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,365 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| Jul 2023 | Aiden Q Liu | 2,339 | Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 97 | 41 | 2,189 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 54 | 41 | 1,999 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 41 | 22 | 2,193 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2016 | 17 | 8 | 2,045 |
| Lvov IM 09 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| 7th Gora Sw Anny Open A | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,187 |
| 9th Gora Sw Anny Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Lizak's chess games?
378 games by Jakub Lizak, from May 2010 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 Lizak has played.
What does Jakub Lizak play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Jakub Lizak opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Lizak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jakub Lizak play as White?
As White, Jakub Lizak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Lizak play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Lizak most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Jakub Lizak's FIDE rating?
Jakub Lizak is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,218 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Jakub Lizak played?
Our database contains 378 games by Jakub Lizak, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 101 draws, 135 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Lizak?
378 games by Jakub Lizak 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.