Prepare against Jan Nowosad
Poland · World #93,932 classical · FIDE ID 1160370
When preparing against Jan Nowosad, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 69 games by Jan Nowosad, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Nowosad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Nowosad 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 | 1,747 | 1,747 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,752 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 14 | 31 | 34.8% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Nowosad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Nowosad's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Nowosad usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nowosad usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Nowosad usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nowosad usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Jan Nowosad's chess games
All 69 games by Jan Nowosad in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Mieczyslaw Wroblewski | 1,890 | ch-Kreznica Jara | B96 |
| Aug 2016 | Ziemowit Ossolinski | 1,878 | 52nd Polanica Zdroj Open C | B43 |
| Jul 2010 | Ryszard Karpinski | 1,731 | 6th Chojnice Open B | C42 |
| Feb 2009 | Ziemowit Lorkiewicz | 1,670 | ch-Kreznica Jara | B00 |
| Jun 2009 | Robert Greszeta | 1,646 | Lublin Open | D60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Lublin Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 2nd Miedzyrzec Podlaski Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,786 |
| 6th Chojnice Open B | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,608 |
| Lublin Open | 2009 | 8 | 1 | 1,481 |
| 2nd Kreznica Jara Open | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,710 |
| Lublin Chmielewski Memorial B | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,564 |
| Ustron Open C | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,514 |
| 2nd Dabrowica Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Nowosad's chess games?
69 games by Jan Nowosad, from Jul 2009 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 Nowosad has played.
What does Jan Nowosad play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Jan Nowosad opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Nowosad answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Jan Nowosad play as White?
As White, Jan Nowosad's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Nowosad play as Black?
As Black, Jan Nowosad most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Nowosad's FIDE rating?
Jan Nowosad is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan Nowosad played?
Our database contains 69 games by Jan Nowosad, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Nowosad?
69 games by Jan Nowosad 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.