Prepare against Jan Golecki
FM · Poland · World #4,716 classical · FIDE ID 1184008
Our database contains 576 games by Jan Golecki, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Golecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Golecki 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 | 2,281 | 2,304 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,117 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,111 | 2,155 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 576 | 227 | 121 | 228 | 39.4% |
| As White | 289 | 132 | 62 | 95 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 287 | 95 | 59 | 133 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Golecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Golecki's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 77.9% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 44 | 15.2% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 6.2% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Golecki usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Golecki usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Golecki usually continues d4 (48.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Golecki usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Golecki usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Golecki usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 41.1% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 53 | 36.3% | 50.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 7.5% | 81.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.5% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 63.4% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 31.7% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Jan Golecki's chess games
All 576 games by Jan Golecki in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - Aug 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: 227 wins, 121 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 34 | 23/4/7 | 67.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Michal Olszewski | 2,522 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B53 |
| Aug 2020 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,519 | 56th Rubinstein Memorial | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,519 | SixDays July GMB | D35 |
| Sep 2022 | Antoni Kozak | 2,434 | Warsaw Szansa Open | B30 |
| Sep 2022 | Piotr Piesik | 2,431 | ch-POL blitz | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,273 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 24 | 13 | 2,207 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 22 | 19 | 1,849 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2023 | 21 | 9 | 1,978 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 2,170 |
| 167th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2016 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 267th Warsaw YMCA Golden Autumn | 2022 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-POL blitz | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Golecki's chess games?
576 games by Jan Golecki, from Jul 2011 to Aug 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 Golecki has played.
What does Jan Golecki play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Jan Golecki opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Golecki answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Golecki play as White?
As White, Jan Golecki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 67.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Golecki play as Black?
As Black, Jan Golecki most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 287 games.
What is Jan Golecki's FIDE rating?
Jan Golecki is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,111 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jan Golecki played?
Our database contains 576 games by Jan Golecki, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 121 draws, 228 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Golecki?
576 games by Jan Golecki 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.