Prepare against Jan Skrzypczak
Poland · World #39,537 classical · FIDE ID 21019630
When preparing against Jan Skrzypczak, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Skrzypczak, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Skrzypczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Skrzypczak 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 | 1,916 | 1,998 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,963 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 21.7% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 13.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 622 rated games against 469 different opponents, across 99 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 297 | 96 | 123 | 78 | 32.3% | 1,649 | 1,661 | 20 |
| Rapid | 260 | 133 | 37 | 90 | 51.2% | 1,688 | 1,727 | 9 |
| Blitz | 65 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 30.8% | 1,556 | 1,438 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 278 | 62 | 87 | 129 | 22.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 230 | 133 | 66 | 31 | 57.8% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 61 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 1,912 | 1,918 |
| 2025 | 112 | 54 | 33 | 25 | 1,826 | 1,928 |
| 2024 | 82 | 35 | 28 | 19 | 1,770 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 88 | 37 | 32 | 19 | 1,561 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 109 | 44 | 28 | 37 | 1,562 | 1,554 |
| 2021 | 54 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 1,525 | 1,463 |
| 2020 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 1,385 | 1,271 |
| 2019 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 1,293 | 1,136 |
| 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,082 | 949 |
| 2017 | 28 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 1,438 | 1,138 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Skrzypczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Skrzypczak's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Skrzypczak usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Skrzypczak's chess games
All 46 games by Jan Skrzypczak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Oct 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, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Mikolaj Nowak | 2,290 | Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | C65 |
| Sep 2025 | Piotr Skowronski | 2,004 | TCh-POL 1st League | B07 |
| Sep 2025 | Karol Leszczewicz | 1,937 | TCh-POL 1st League | E60 |
| Aug 2026 | Julian Karpiuk | 1,835 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Kacper Grunas | 1,805 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-POL 1st League | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 20th Lazy Baltic Pearl Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,745 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,881 |
| 28th Poznan Open | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,834 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 12 - 23 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,862 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,067 |
| TCh-POL 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,063 |
| DRUŻYNOWE MISTRZOSTWA POLSKI II LIGA 2026 - Mecze 1 - 11 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Skrzypczak's chess games?
46 games by Jan Skrzypczak, from Jan 2018 to Oct 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 Skrzypczak has played.
What does Jan Skrzypczak play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jan Skrzypczak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Skrzypczak answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jan Skrzypczak play as White?
As White, Jan Skrzypczak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Skrzypczak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Skrzypczak most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jan Skrzypczak's FIDE rating?
Jan Skrzypczak is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jan Skrzypczak played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jan Skrzypczak, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Skrzypczak?
46 games by Jan Skrzypczak 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.