Prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda
GM · Poland · World #13 classical · FIDE ID 1170546
Our database contains 5,489 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Krzysztof Duda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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 | 2,743 | 2,760 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,685 | 2,808 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,704 | 2,818 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,489 | 3,064 | 1,302 | 1,123 | 55.8% |
| As White | 2,785 | 1,690 | 574 | 521 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 2,704 | 1,374 | 728 | 602 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Krzysztof Duda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Krzysztof Duda's side.
First moves as White (2,778 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,262 | 45.4% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 884 | 31.8% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 260 | 9.4% | 72.3% |
| c4 | 185 | 6.7% | 70.3% |
| b3 | 75 | 2.7% | 85.3% |
| b4 | 38 | 1.4% | 85.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 70.4% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Duda usually continues d4 (73.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (74.7% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (90.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 489 | 39.2% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 364 | 29.2% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 151 | 12.1% | 77.5% |
| c6 | 108 | 8.7% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 36 | 2.9% | 81.9% |
| d6 | 27 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Jan-Krzysztof Duda's chess games
All 5,489 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 3,064 wins, 1,302 draws, 1,123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 163 | 97/37/29 | 59.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 161 | 102/26/33 | 63.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 123 | 71/27/25 | 57.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 99 | 65/19/15 | 65.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 99 | 57/23/19 | 57.6% |
| D02 | London System | 94 | 65/14/15 | 69.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 82 | 40/26/16 | 48.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 75 | 61/6/8 | 81.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 70 | 37/20/13 | 52.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 40/16/10 | 60.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 179 | 80/55/44 | 44.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 154 | 77/37/40 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 139 | 59/42/38 | 42.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 137 | 67/39/31 | 48.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 108 | 26/54/28 | 24.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 86 | 41/22/23 | 47.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 77 | 19/37/21 | 24.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 74 | 25/31/18 | 33.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 74 | 37/24/13 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 72 | 58/5/9 | 80.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Charity Cup KO | C44 |
| Nov 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,823 | Chess.com Speed | B90 |
| Jul 2021 | Garry Kasparov | 2,812 | Zagreb GCT Blitz | B92 |
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | C65 |
| Jul 2017 | Wesley So | 2,810 | 30th Leon | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,063 | 1,579.5 | 2,694 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 125 | 83 | 2,793 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 121 | 95.5 | 2,737 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 105 | 78.5 | 2,697 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 98 | 61.5 | 2,737 |
| Speed Chess Poland | 2024 | 78 | 61.5 | 2,711 |
| Meltwater Tour Final | 2022 | 63 | 28 | 2,714 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 55 | 33 | 2,781 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Magnus Carlsen (119 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (115 games) · Wesley So (111 games) · Anish Giri (106 games) · Alexander Grischuk (78 games) · Fabiano Caruana (70 games) · Alireza Firouzja (64 games) · Levon Aronian (54 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Krzysztof Duda's chess games?
5,489 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, from Oct 2006 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-Krzysztof Duda has played.
What does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play on the first move as White?
Across 2,778 games with White in our database, Jan-Krzysztof Duda opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Krzysztof Duda answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play as White?
As White, Jan-Krzysztof Duda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (163 games, 59.5% win rate); Sicilian (161 games, 63.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (123 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,785 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Krzysztof Duda most often plays: Indian Defense (179 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (154 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (139 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,704 games.
What is Jan-Krzysztof Duda's FIDE rating?
Jan-Krzysztof Duda is currently rated 2,743 in classical chess, 2,685 in rapid and 2,704 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,760 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?
Our database contains 5,489 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 3,064 wins, 1,302 draws, 1,123 losses (55.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda?
5,489 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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.