Prepare against Jan Krol
Poland · World #8,075 classical · FIDE ID 21852928
Our database contains 78 games by Jan Krol, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Krol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Krol 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 | 2,204 | 2,268 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,207 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 33 | 21 | 30.8% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Krol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Krol's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 90.2% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Krol usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Krol usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Krol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Krol usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Krol usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Jan Krol's chess games
All 78 games by Jan Krol in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 24 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Iwo Karolczuk | 2,349 | 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,349 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B42 |
| Jul 2025 | Arkadiusz Babiarz | 2,207 | Bydgoszcz Open A | E92 |
| Aug 2026 | Piotr Zareba | 2,197 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN A | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Swara Lakshmi S Nair | 2,187 | Bydgoszcz Open A | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,230 |
| ch-POL sf | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 44th Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| TCh-POL Junior 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| Bydgoszcz Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN A | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 43rd Ludwika Zamenhofa Mem | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Krol's chess games?
78 games by Jan Krol, from Aug 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 Krol has played.
What does Jan Krol play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jan Krol opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Krol answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Krol play as White?
As White, Jan Krol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Krol play as Black?
As Black, Jan Krol most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan Krol's FIDE rating?
Jan Krol is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jan Krol played?
Our database contains 78 games by Jan Krol, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 33 draws, 21 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Krol?
78 games by Jan Krol 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.