Prepare against Jan Borkowski
Poland · World #86,943 classical · FIDE ID 41834828
When preparing against Jan Borkowski, 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 37 games by Jan Borkowski, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Borkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Borkowski 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 | 1,770 | 1,770 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,580 | 1,722 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 36.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 894 rated games against 662 different opponents, across 113 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 424 | 177 | 73 | 174 | 41.7% | 1,612 | 1,550 | 8 |
| Rapid | 247 | 130 | 20 | 97 | 52.6% | 1,567 | 1,488 | 7 |
| Blitz | 170 | 95 | 14 | 61 | 55.9% | 1,453 | 1,471 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 263 | 67 | 43 | 153 | 25.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 254 | 137 | 39 | 78 | 53.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 101 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 176 | 75 | 29 | 72 | 1,644 | 1,626 |
| 2025 | 239 | 118 | 38 | 83 | 1,639 | 1,641 |
| 2024 | 294 | 148 | 39 | 107 | 1,537 | 1,478 |
| 2023 | 168 | 83 | 7 | 78 | 1,326 | 1,142 |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | – | – |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1,527 | 1,927 |
Where Jan Borkowski has played
Poland (97) · Czechia (5) · Albania (2) · Spain (2) · Greece (2) · Italy (2) · Cyprus (1) · France (1) · Lithuania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Borkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Borkowski's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Borkowski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Jan Borkowski's chess games
All 37 games by Jan Borkowski in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Maciej Zareba | 1,932 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | E28 |
| Jul 2026 | Leon Gatner | 1,651 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Teodor Cyluk | 1,583 | Eliminacje Międzywojewódzkie MA-WM C11 | B40 |
| Sep 2026 | Rafal Paluszkiewicz | 1,572 | Eliminacje Międzywojewódzkie MA-WM C11 | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Wojciech Szlendak | 1,571 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,600 |
| Eliminacje Międzywojewódzkie MA-WM C11 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,714 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open B | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,770 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 962 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,596 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,585 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,133 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Borkowski's chess games?
37 games by Jan Borkowski, from Jul 2023 to Nov 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 Jan Borkowski has played.
What does Jan Borkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jan Borkowski opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Borkowski answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Borkowski play as White?
As White, Jan Borkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Borkowski play as Black?
As Black, Jan Borkowski most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Borkowski's FIDE rating?
Jan Borkowski is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,580 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jan Borkowski played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Borkowski, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Borkowski?
37 games by Jan Borkowski 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.