Prepare against Jan Kaminski
Poland · World #40,091 classical · FIDE ID 1156578
When preparing against Jan Kaminski, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 215 games by Jan Kaminski, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kaminski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kaminski 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 | 1,935 | 2,031 | Aug 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,053 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 2,013 | Aug 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 79 | 52 | 84 | 36.7% |
| As White | 106 | 36 | 30 | 40 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 109 | 43 | 22 | 44 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kaminski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kaminski's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 98.1% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Kaminski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 89.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Jan Kaminski's chess games
All 215 games by Jan Kaminski in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 79 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Oskar Anton Hackner | 2,178 | 19th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | C01 |
| Sep 2023 | Tadeusz Okrucinski | 2,168 | POL-chT 2nd League | B76 |
| Jan 2018 | Aleksander Choroszej | 2,073 | 194th Warsaw YMCA Winter | B06 |
| Sep 2024 | Slawomir Liberadzki | 2,052 | POL-chT 2nd League | B48 |
| Sep 2021 | Ryszard Sokolowski | 2,031 | POL-chT 2nd League | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,999 |
| 129th Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2013 | 13 | 4 | 1,584 |
| 198th Warsaw YMCA Spring-A | 2018 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,128 |
| 149th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2015 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,931 |
| 145th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2014 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,794 |
| 190th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| 194th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,087 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kaminski's chess games?
215 games by Jan Kaminski, from Nov 2009 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 Kaminski has played.
What does Jan Kaminski play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jan Kaminski opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kaminski answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Kaminski play as White?
As White, Jan Kaminski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kaminski play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kaminski most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Jan Kaminski's FIDE rating?
Jan Kaminski is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2020).
How many games has Jan Kaminski played?
Our database contains 215 games by Jan Kaminski, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 52 draws, 84 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kaminski?
215 games by Jan Kaminski 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.