Prepare against Jakub Szotkowski
IM · Czechia · World #3,681 classical · FIDE ID 330590
When preparing against Jakub Szotkowski, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 745 games by Jakub Szotkowski, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Szotkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Szotkowski 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 | 2,313 | 2,408 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,228 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,222 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 745 | 273 | 240 | 231 | 36.6% |
| As White | 380 | 155 | 124 | 101 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 365 | 118 | 116 | 130 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Szotkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Szotkowski's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 241 | 63.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 100 | 26.3% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 38 | 10.0% | 64.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Szotkowski usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 49.8% | 49.0% |
| c6 | 72 | 35.8% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 24 | 11.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 82.8% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 17 | 17.2% | 58.8% |
Jakub Szotkowski's chess games
All 745 games by Jakub Szotkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 273 wins, 240 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 73 | 23/23/27 | 31.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 46 | 10/29/7 | 21.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 12/7/5 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 64 | 23/13/27 | 35.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 19/18/11 | 39.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 3/10/6 | 15.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Jergus Pechac | 2,530 | Ceske Budejovice | D85 |
| Feb 2013 | Vladimir Malaniuk | 2,515 | 6th Karpacz Open A | A89 |
| Jun 2016 | Vitaly Teterev | 2,504 | Ceske Budejovice Open | A04 |
| Sep 2016 | Toms Kantans | 2,491 | POL-chT 2nd League | B48 |
| Oct 2021 | Jiri Kociscak | 2,484 | chT1E-CZE 2122 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2013 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-CZE U18 | 2016 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,271 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,351 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-CZE U12 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 1,745 |
| Ceske Budejovice | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,379 |
| ch-CZE U16 | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-CZE U14 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 1,876 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Martin Blahynka (11 games) · Jakub Pulpan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Szotkowski's chess games?
745 games by Jakub Szotkowski, from Oct 2007 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 Szotkowski has played.
What does Jakub Szotkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Jakub Szotkowski opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Szotkowski answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jakub Szotkowski play as White?
As White, Jakub Szotkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (73 games, 31.5% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 21.7% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Szotkowski play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Szotkowski most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 35.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 365 games.
What is Jakub Szotkowski's FIDE rating?
Jakub Szotkowski is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Jakub Szotkowski played?
Our database contains 745 games by Jakub Szotkowski, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 240 draws, 231 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Szotkowski?
745 games by Jakub Szotkowski 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.