Prepare against Jakub Zgarda
Poland · World #74,027 classical · FIDE ID 1140280
When preparing against Jakub Zgarda, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 106 games by Jakub Zgarda, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Zgarda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Zgarda 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 | 1,808 | 1,906 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,872 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,757 | 1,843 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 41 | 26 | 39 | 38.7% |
| As White | 51 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 13 | 25 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Zgarda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Zgarda's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 49.0% | 66.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 31.4% | 56.3% |
| b4 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 3 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zgarda usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 37.5% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Jakub Zgarda's chess games
All 106 games by Jakub Zgarda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Miroslaw Sciborowski | 2,063 | POL-chT 2nd League | E62 |
| Dec 2014 | Dawid Bajerlein | 2,061 | chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1415 | D00 |
| Jul 2003 | Piotr Piasecki | 2,043 | Poznan Open B | B12 |
| Sep 2010 | Jan Dawid Purzycki | 2,011 | chT-POL 2st League | A13 |
| Aug 2021 | Edgar Wesolowski | 1,975 | 28th Poznan Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,932 |
| 18th Poznan Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Poznan Open B | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 21st Poznan Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 22nd Poznan Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 19th Poznan Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,898 |
| chT-POL 3rd League Wielkopolska 12/13 | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Zgarda's chess games?
106 games by Jakub Zgarda, from Jan 2006 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 Zgarda has played.
What does Jakub Zgarda play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jakub Zgarda opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.b4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Zgarda answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jakub Zgarda play as White?
As White, Jakub Zgarda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Zgarda play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Zgarda most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Jakub Zgarda's FIDE rating?
Jakub Zgarda is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,757 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jakub Zgarda played?
Our database contains 106 games by Jakub Zgarda, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 26 draws, 39 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Zgarda?
106 games by Jakub Zgarda 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.