Prepare against Jan Kusina
Poland · World #46,041 classical · FIDE ID 1108476
When preparing against Jan Kusina, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Jan Kusina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kusina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kusina 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 | 1,909 | 2,177 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,029 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 42 | 62 | 85 | 22.2% |
| As White | 96 | 17 | 29 | 50 | 17.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 25 | 33 | 35 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kusina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kusina's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 59.4% | 32.5% |
| c4 | 26 | 27.1% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 13.5% | 15.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 32.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kusina usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kusina usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Kusina usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kusina usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kusina usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Kusina usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 98.0% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 90.0% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Jan Kusina's chess games
All 189 games by Jan Kusina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 42 wins, 62 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/10/9 | 29.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Alexey Pakhomov | 2,523 | Stare Mesto Open | D27 |
| Aug 1999 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,436 | Polanica Zdroj Open | B99 |
| Aug 2006 | Josef Mudrak | 2,368 | Stare Mesto Open | A24 |
| Aug 2011 | Vjekoslav Biliskov | 2,358 | 1st Split Open | B50 |
| Jan 1999 | Ryszard Palus | 2,354 | chT-POL 2nd div South | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2014 | 39 | 13.5 | 2,035 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2013 | 24 | 13 | 2,223 |
| 2nd Perla Baltyku Open | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Poznan Open A | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,241 |
| 11th Rudnik Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kusina's chess games?
189 games by Jan Kusina, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Kusina has played.
What does Jan Kusina play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jan Kusina opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kusina answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jan Kusina play as White?
As White, Jan Kusina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kusina play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kusina most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jan Kusina's FIDE rating?
Jan Kusina is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jan Kusina played?
Our database contains 189 games by Jan Kusina, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 62 draws, 85 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kusina?
189 games by Jan Kusina 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.