Prepare against Jan Janocha
Poland · World #142,472 classical · FIDE ID 1135732
When preparing against Jan Janocha, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Jan Janocha, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Janocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Janocha 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 | 1,613 | 1,854 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,830 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 79 | 26 | 97 | 39.1% |
| As White | 103 | 46 | 13 | 44 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 33 | 13 | 53 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Janocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Janocha's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 78.6% | 54.3% |
| f4 | 22 | 21.4% | 38.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Janocha usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 38.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Janocha usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Janocha's chess games
All 202 games by Jan Janocha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 79 wins, 26 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Andrzej Kozicz | 2,014 | 47th Polanica Zdroj Open B | B28 |
| Sep 2007 | Tadeusz Panek | 1,992 | 18th ch-POL Seniors | B07 |
| Aug 2010 | Stanislaw Marko | 1,966 | 46th Polanica Zdroj Open E | B01 |
| Sep 2009 | Edward Anglart | 1,928 | ch-POL disabled | B27 |
| Sep 2008 | Jan Bobras | 1,825 | 14th Rowy Veterans | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open E | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 1,922 |
| 12th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,566 |
| Jastrzebia Gora Fianchetto Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,688 |
| 18th ch-POL Seniors | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 13th Brandenburg Seniors Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,755 |
| Augustow Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| Rowy Open 09 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,600 |
| 3rd Gora Sw Anny Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Janocha's chess games?
202 games by Jan Janocha, from Jan 2005 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 Janocha has played.
What does Jan Janocha play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jan Janocha opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Janocha answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Janocha play as White?
As White, Jan Janocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Bird's opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Janocha play as Black?
As Black, Jan Janocha most often plays: French Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Jan Janocha's FIDE rating?
Jan Janocha is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jan Janocha played?
Our database contains 202 games by Jan Janocha, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 26 draws, 97 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Janocha?
202 games by Jan Janocha 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.