Prepare against Jan Klimkowski
GM · Poland · World #585 classical · FIDE ID 21856222
When preparing against Jan Klimkowski, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 31.0% over 29 games.
Our database contains 1,541 games by Jan Klimkowski, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Klimkowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Klimkowski 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 | 2,500 | 2,532 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,408 | 2,426 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,450 | 2,470 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,541 | 745 | 367 | 429 | 48.3% |
| As White | 778 | 409 | 170 | 199 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 763 | 336 | 197 | 230 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Klimkowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Klimkowski's side.
First moves as White (778 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 477 | 61.3% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 165 | 21.2% | 70.3% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 9.8% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 48 | 6.2% | 79.2% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.6% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues c4 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues c4 (70.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Klimkowski usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 267 | 75.2% | 53.7% |
| e5 | 53 | 14.9% | 59.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 5.1% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.1% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 94.1% | 61.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.3% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Jan Klimkowski's chess games
All 1,541 games by Jan Klimkowski in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 745 wins, 367 draws, 429 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 52 | 28/12/12 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 22/11/12 | 48.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 22/5/5 | 68.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 17/9/2 | 60.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 112 | 48/20/44 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 28/19/24 | 39.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 18/6/3 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Dec 2023 | Vincent Keymer | 2,738 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Speed Chess Poland | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,723 | 61st Rubinstein ALREH | A45 |
| Feb 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 548 | 336 | 2,453 |
| Speed Chess Poland | 2024 | 77 | 38.5 | 2,593 |
| Infoszach Masters | 2020 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,336 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 27 | 16 | 2,455 |
| Ustron Open A | 2022 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 21 | 17 | 2,608 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,498 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 13 | 2,493 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Grzegorz Nasuta (39 games) · Mateusz Bartel (27 games) · Antoni Kozak (26 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (18 games) · Dominik Marczuk (10 games) · Viktor Gazik (10 games) · Jakub Seemann (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Klimkowski's chess games?
1,541 games by Jan Klimkowski, from May 2016 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 Klimkowski has played.
What does Jan Klimkowski play on the first move as White?
Across 778 games with White in our database, Jan Klimkowski opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Klimkowski answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jan Klimkowski play as White?
As White, Jan Klimkowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (37 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 778 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Klimkowski play as Black?
As Black, Jan Klimkowski most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (112 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 39.4% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 48.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 763 games.
What is Jan Klimkowski's FIDE rating?
Jan Klimkowski is currently rated 2,500 in classical chess, 2,408 in rapid and 2,450 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,532 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jan Klimkowski played?
Our database contains 1,541 games by Jan Klimkowski, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 745 wins, 367 draws, 429 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Klimkowski?
1,541 games by Jan Klimkowski 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.