Prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda
GM · Poland · World #13 classical · FIDE ID 1170546
When preparing against Jan-Krzysztof Duda, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 24.7% over 77 games.
Our database contains 5,554 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 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 | 5,554 | 3,107 | 1,315 | 1,132 | 55.9% |
| As White | 2,818 | 1,713 | 579 | 526 | 60.8% |
| As Black | 2,736 | 1,394 | 736 | 606 | 51.0% |
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 (2,811 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,274 | 45.3% | 70.5% |
| d4 | 900 | 32.0% | 69.0% |
| Nf3 | 260 | 9.2% | 72.3% |
| c4 | 185 | 6.6% | 70.3% |
| b3 | 79 | 2.8% | 84.2% |
| b4 | 38 | 1.4% | 85.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 70.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Duda usually continues Nf3 (67.3% 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, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (64.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Duda usually continues c4 (90.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 495 | 39.3% | 62.3% |
| e5 | 369 | 29.3% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 151 | 12.0% | 77.5% |
| c6 | 108 | 8.6% | 73.1% |
| g6 | 39 | 3.1% | 80.8% |
| d6 | 27 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (922 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 633 | 68.7% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 191 | 20.7% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 26 | 2.8% | 78.8% |
| g6 | 25 | 2.7% | 88.0% |
| f5 | 16 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 10 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
Jan-Krzysztof Duda's chess games
All 5,554 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 3,107 wins, 1,315 draws, 1,132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 165 | 98/37/30 | 59.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 163 | 103/26/34 | 63.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 124 | 71/28/25 | 57.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 101 | 59/23/19 | 58.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 99 | 65/19/15 | 65.7% |
| D02 | London System | 94 | 65/14/15 | 69.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 83 | 41/26/16 | 49.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 79 | 63/7/9 | 79.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 71 | 38/20/13 | 53.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 66 | 40/16/10 | 60.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 183 | 83/56/44 | 45.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 155 | 78/37/40 | 50.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 140 | 67/42/31 | 47.9% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 140 | 59/43/38 | 42.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 109 | 27/54/28 | 24.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 86 | 41/22/23 | 47.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 77 | 19/37/21 | 24.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 76 | 61/5/10 | 80.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 75 | 38/24/13 | 50.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 74 | 25/31/18 | 33.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,864 | Miami FTX Crypto Cup | E11 |
| Nov 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,823 | Chess.com Speed | C42 |
| 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 | 2,085 | 1,596.5 | 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 (116 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?
5,554 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, from Oct 2006 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-Krzysztof Duda has played.
What does Jan-Krzysztof Duda play on the first move as White?
Across 2,811 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). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% 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 (165 games, 59.4% win rate); Sicilian (163 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (124 games, 57.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,818 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 (183 games, 45.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (155 games, 50.3% win rate); Réti Opening (140 games, 47.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,736 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 5,554 games by Jan-Krzysztof Duda, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 3,107 wins, 1,315 draws, 1,132 losses (55.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Krzysztof Duda?
5,554 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.