Prepare against Jan Paluszek
CM · Poland · World #11,553 classical · FIDE ID 21043590
When preparing against Jan Paluszek, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Jan Paluszek, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Paluszek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Paluszek 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 | 2,148 | 2,223 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,126 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,958 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 78 | 42 | 117 | 32.9% |
| As White | 125 | 51 | 20 | 54 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 27 | 22 | 63 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Paluszek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Paluszek's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 53 | 42.4% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 41 | 32.8% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 19 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 8.8% | 40.9% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Paluszek usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 43.6% | 35.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 38.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 18.2% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 71.9% | 32.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Jan Paluszek's chess games
All 237 games by Jan Paluszek in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 78 wins, 42 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| May 2026 | Yehonatan Azoulay | 2,340 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | A35 |
| May 2026 | Joachim Le Geay | 2,339 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | — |
| Feb 2026 | Michail Gaydym | 2,337 | Titled Tue | C46 |
| Aug 2025 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,330 | 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 63 | 2,074 |
| Wroclaw Festival Open A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,223 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,121 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| 61st Rubinstein Mem Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Paluszek's chess games?
237 games by Jan Paluszek, from Jul 2019 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 Paluszek has played.
What does Jan Paluszek play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Jan Paluszek opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Paluszek answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Paluszek play as White?
As White, Jan Paluszek's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Paluszek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Paluszek most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Jan Paluszek's FIDE rating?
Jan Paluszek is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jan Paluszek played?
Our database contains 237 games by Jan Paluszek, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 42 draws, 117 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Paluszek?
237 games by Jan Paluszek 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.