Prepare against Jan Golenia
Poland · World #4,633 classical · FIDE ID 21800227
When preparing against Jan Golenia, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Jan Golenia, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Golenia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Golenia 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 | 2,284 | 2,284 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,195 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 119 | 104 | 120 | 34.7% |
| As White | 167 | 60 | 56 | 51 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 59 | 48 | 69 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Golenia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Golenia's side.
First moves as White (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 57.5% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 49 | 29.3% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.0% | 33.3% |
| a3 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Golenia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Golenia usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Golenia usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 64.1% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 26 | 28.3% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 54.7% | 41.4% |
| d5 | 19 | 35.8% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Jan Golenia's chess games
All 343 games by Jan Golenia in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 119 wins, 104 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 10/15/7 | 31.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Sadzikowski | 2,495 | 10th Katowice POL-HUN | A25 |
| Aug 2021 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,429 | POL Cup Open Rapid | C77 |
| Sep 2023 | Antoni Kozak | 2,427 | 10th Katowice POL-HUN | A15 |
| Sep 2024 | Nicolai Kistrup | 2,421 | POL-chT 1st League | D43 |
| Mar 2018 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,410 | chT-POL rapid | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,780 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,338 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 2,328 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,075 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,972 |
| Bratislava Norm Week 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,405 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| 59th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Golenia's chess games?
343 games by Jan Golenia, from Aug 2012 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 Golenia has played.
What does Jan Golenia play on the first move as White?
Across 167 games with White in our database, Jan Golenia opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Golenia answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Golenia play as White?
As White, Jan Golenia's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 167 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Golenia play as Black?
As Black, Jan Golenia most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Jan Golenia's FIDE rating?
Jan Golenia is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jan Golenia played?
Our database contains 343 games by Jan Golenia, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 104 draws, 120 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Golenia?
343 games by Jan Golenia 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.