Prepare against Jan Butkiewicz
Poland · World #2,862 classical · FIDE ID 21033439
When preparing against Jan Butkiewicz, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (55%).
Our database contains 143 games by Jan Butkiewicz, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Butkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Butkiewicz 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 | 2,345 | 2,345 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,252 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 67 | 38 | 38 | 46.9% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 22 | 16 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 70 | 32 | 16 | 22 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Butkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Butkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 80.8% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Butkiewicz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 63.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Butkiewicz's chess games
All 143 games by Jan Butkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 67 wins, 38 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Wojciech Reza | 2,359 | DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | A15 |
| Oct 2025 | Bartosz Przybylski | 2,341 | ch-POL U20 | B34 |
| Mar 2026 | Piotr Brzezina | 2,328 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - C16 | D82 |
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,323 | Wroclaw Festival Open A | D30 |
| Dec 2024 | Wiktor Golis | 2,313 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | O16 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,183 |
| Wroclaw Festival Open A | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,480 |
| 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,180 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-POL U12 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,370 |
| Turniej o Puchar Burmistrza Augustowa (OPEN) - Artefactum Games - Wojna Umysłów | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,150 |
| 9th Irena Warakomska Mem | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Butkiewicz's chess games?
143 games by Jan Butkiewicz, from Oct 2018 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 Jan Butkiewicz has played.
What does Jan Butkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Jan Butkiewicz opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Butkiewicz answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Butkiewicz play as White?
As White, Jan Butkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Butkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Jan Butkiewicz most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Jan Butkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Jan Butkiewicz is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jan Butkiewicz played?
Our database contains 143 games by Jan Butkiewicz, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 38 draws, 38 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Butkiewicz?
143 games by Jan Butkiewicz 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.