Prepare against Jan Kupczyk
Poland · World #126,007 classical · FIDE ID 41831039
When preparing against Jan Kupczyk, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Jan Kupczyk, covering Jan 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kupczyk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kupczyk 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 | 1,661 | 1,661 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,591 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,548 | 1,634 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kupczyk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kupczyk's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kupczyk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Kupczyk usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kupczyk usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kupczyk usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kupczyk usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Kupczyk's chess games
All 40 games by Jan Kupczyk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Wieslaw Maroszczyk | 1,853 | 7th Bohumin Open B | E17 |
| Jul 2024 | Simon Kristl | 1,762 | 7th Bohumin Open B | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Radoslaw Kruczkowski | 1,743 | Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Szybkich - do 1900 FIDE | B12 |
| Oct 2026 | Karol Sieniawski | 1,726 | Eliminacje strefowe do Mistrzostw Polski Juniorów i Młodzików (OP+SL) - C13 | E17 |
| Jul 2024 | Tobias Svoboda | 1,685 | 7th Bohumin Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminacje strefowe do Mistrzostw Polski Juniorów i Młodzików (OP+SL) - C13 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,731 |
| BLITZ - turniej towarzyszący przy Eliminacjach strefowych do MP (OP+SL) | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,620 |
| Jastrzebie Zdroj Open | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,032 |
| 7th Bohumin Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,839 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open C | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,496 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,179 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,092 |
| Zenera Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów w Szachach Szybkich - do 1900 FIDE | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kupczyk's chess games?
40 games by Jan Kupczyk, from Jan 2023 to Nov 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 Kupczyk has played.
What does Jan Kupczyk play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jan Kupczyk opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kupczyk answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Kupczyk play as White?
As White, Jan Kupczyk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kupczyk play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kupczyk most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Kupczyk's FIDE rating?
Jan Kupczyk is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,591 in rapid and 1,548 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,661 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jan Kupczyk played?
Our database contains 40 games by Jan Kupczyk, covering Jan 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kupczyk?
40 games by Jan Kupczyk 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.