Prepare against Jan Saminskij
FM · CHE · World #3,667 classical · FIDE ID 1346962
When preparing against Jan Saminskij, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 115 games by Jan Saminskij, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Saminskij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Saminskij 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 | 2,313 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,225 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 46 | 34 | 35 | 40.0% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 16 | 18 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 54 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Saminskij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Saminskij's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 73.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 24.6% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Saminskij usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 64.0% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Jan Saminskij's chess games
All 115 games by Jan Saminskij in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 46 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,330 | 3rd Hvar Open | B90 |
| Sep 2025 | Igor Schlegel | 2,290 | chT-SUI 2025 | B36 |
| Jul 2026 | Evans Quek,S | 2,280 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | C04 |
| Apr 2023 | Dominik Mueller | 2,169 | 14th Stein am Rhien Open | A08 |
| Jul 2026 | Artem Gontsul | 2,164 | Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,858 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| Swiss Individual Championships 2026 | Masters | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,355 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2024 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Saminskij's chess games?
115 games by Jan Saminskij, from Aug 2020 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 Saminskij has played.
What does Jan Saminskij play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jan Saminskij opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Saminskij answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Saminskij play as White?
As White, Jan Saminskij's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Saminskij play as Black?
As Black, Jan Saminskij most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jan Saminskij's FIDE rating?
Jan Saminskij is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Saminskij played?
Our database contains 115 games by Jan Saminskij, covering Aug 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 34 draws, 35 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Saminskij?
115 games by Jan Saminskij 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.