Prepare against Jan Szymanski
Poland · World #106,744 classical · FIDE ID 21820139
When preparing against Jan Szymanski, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Szymanski, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Szymanski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Szymanski 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 | 1,722 | 1,928 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,949 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,838 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 40.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 1,738 rated games against 1,089 different opponents, across 190 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 | 416 | 159 | 115 | 142 | 38.2% | 1,718 | 1,724 | 16 |
| Rapid | 753 | 394 | 81 | 278 | 52.3% | 1,667 | 1,704 | 10 |
| Blitz | 520 | 245 | 43 | 232 | 47.1% | 1,679 | 1,655 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 668 | 115 | 99 | 454 | 17.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 877 | 556 | 141 | 180 | 63.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 190 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 138 | 68 | 18 | 52 | 1,737 | 1,762 |
| 2025 | 176 | 84 | 25 | 67 | 1,747 | 1,749 |
| 2024 | 158 | 72 | 32 | 54 | 1,745 | 1,779 |
| 2023 | 150 | 73 | 20 | 57 | 1,608 | 1,619 |
| 2022 | 122 | 60 | 17 | 45 | 1,564 | 1,582 |
| 2021 | 171 | 86 | 25 | 60 | 1,558 | 1,596 |
| 2020 | 87 | 42 | 9 | 36 | 1,684 | 1,684 |
| 2019 | 161 | 76 | 22 | 63 | 1,618 | 1,636 |
| 2018 | 108 | 46 | 22 | 40 | 1,749 | 1,749 |
| 2017 | 133 | 60 | 17 | 56 | 1,692 | 1,682 |
| 2016 | 78 | 33 | 13 | 32 | 1,693 | 1,682 |
| 2015 | 111 | 52 | 13 | 46 | 1,750 | 1,741 |
| 2014 | 72 | 35 | 5 | 32 | 1,773 | 1,753 |
| 2013 | 73 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 1,863 | 1,834 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Szymanski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Szymanski's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Szymanski usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Szymanski's chess games
All 37 games by Jan Szymanski in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Pawel Grochowalski | 2,056 | Wloclawek CC Classic 21st | B19 |
| Apr 2026 | Roman Siewert | 1,887 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | C65 |
| Jan 2017 | Krystian Janik | 1,827 | Wloclawek CC Classic 19th | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Witold Majdziak | 1,808 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | B40 |
| Jan 2021 | Fabian Spionkowski | 1,638 | 4th Chelmno Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Chelmno Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 19th | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| Wloclawek CC Classic 21st | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,678 |
| XXII Baltic Pearl Chess Festival 2026 - Group C | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,674 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Szymanski's chess games?
37 games by Jan Szymanski, from Oct 2013 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 Szymanski has played.
What does Jan Szymanski play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan Szymanski opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Szymanski answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Szymanski play as White?
As White, Jan Szymanski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Szymanski play as Black?
As Black, Jan Szymanski most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Szymanski's FIDE rating?
Jan Szymanski is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Jan Szymanski played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Szymanski, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Szymanski?
37 games by Jan Szymanski 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.