Prepare against Jan Milanowski
Poland · World #39,534 classical · FIDE ID 1109758
When preparing against Jan Milanowski, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (72% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 35 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Jan Milanowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Milanowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Milanowski 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 | 1,937 | 2,131 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,916 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,995 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 57 | 71 | 74 | 28.2% |
| As White | 111 | 32 | 37 | 42 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Milanowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Milanowski's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 73.9% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 11.7% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 11.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues Nf3 (34.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Milanowski usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 72.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.0% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Milanowski's chess games
All 202 games by Jan Milanowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 36 | 9/10/17 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 7/16/12 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Jakub Jozwicki | 2,220 | POL-chT 2nd League | A85 |
| Jan 2002 | Mateusz Kulesza | 2,201 | chT-POL 58th 2nd League | D00 |
| Jan 1995 | Jaroslaw Marzec | 2,195 | chT-POL reg | A02 |
| Sep 2008 | Daniel Szczyrba | 2,191 | POL-chT 2nd League | B07 |
| Jan 1996 | Rafal Malecki | 2,150 | chT-POL disctrict | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 46 | 24 | 2,116 |
| chT-POL 2nd div South | 1999 | 10 | 4 | 2,062 |
| chT-POL disctrict | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,206 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,818 |
| 18th Rewal Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| 15th Rewal Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,824 |
| chT-POL 2nd League South | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 1,981 |
| chT-POL Region | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Milanowski's chess games?
202 games by Jan Milanowski, from Apr 2003 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 Milanowski has played.
What does Jan Milanowski play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Jan Milanowski opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Milanowski answers 1...d6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Milanowski play as White?
As White, Jan Milanowski's most-played openings in our database are: London System (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Milanowski play as Black?
As Black, Jan Milanowski most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Jan Milanowski's FIDE rating?
Jan Milanowski is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Jan Milanowski played?
Our database contains 202 games by Jan Milanowski, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 71 draws, 74 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Milanowski?
202 games by Jan Milanowski 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.