Prepare against Jan Rzewucki
Poland · World #21,508 classical · FIDE ID 13510630
When preparing against Jan Rzewucki, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Rzewucki, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Rzewucki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Rzewucki 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 | 2,045 | 2,109 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 29.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Rzewucki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Rzewucki's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Rzewucki usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Rzewucki usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Rzewucki usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Rzewucki usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Rzewucki usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
Jan Rzewucki's chess games
All 34 games by Jan Rzewucki in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Oleg M Romanishin | 2,331 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A81 |
| Jul 2024 | S. Dhananjay | 2,207 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2024 | Marcin Chmiel | 2,161 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | A21 |
| Jul 2025 | Tymon Kazmierowski | 2,138 | Najdorf Mem Open A | B53 |
| Jul 2024 | Rafal Kubik | 2,118 | Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Mem Open A | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| Columbus Mistrzostwa Polski Amatorów 2026 | U2200 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,877 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Najdorf Mem Open A 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,314 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Rzewucki's chess games?
34 games by Jan Rzewucki, from Aug 2013 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 Rzewucki has played.
What does Jan Rzewucki play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Rzewucki opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Rzewucki answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games).
What openings does Jan Rzewucki play as White?
As White, Jan Rzewucki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Rzewucki play as Black?
As Black, Jan Rzewucki most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jan Rzewucki's FIDE rating?
Jan Rzewucki is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Jan Rzewucki played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jan Rzewucki, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Rzewucki?
34 games by Jan Rzewucki 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.