Prepare against Jan Wolak
Poland · World #16,023 classical · FIDE ID 21038880
Our database contains 118 games by Jan Wolak, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Wolak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Wolak 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 | 2,095 | 2,095 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 2,030 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,009 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 41.5% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 27 | 13 | 18 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Wolak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Wolak's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 71.7% | 43.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wolak usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 97.4% | 55.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Jan Wolak's chess games
All 118 games by Jan Wolak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 49 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Jan Kokoszczynski | 2,275 | Szansa Open Rapid | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Siekanska,Maria | 2,203 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | E92 |
| Jul 2026 | Maksym Khymchenko | 2,095 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | D01 |
| Dec 2025 | Adam Haladaj | 2,062 | Semifinals ch-POL | B10 |
| Jul 2025 | Zuzanna Kaminska | 2,053 | Bydgoszcz Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U10 | 2023 | 27 | 17 | 1,309 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,572 |
| 21st Baltic Pearl Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Semifinals ch-POL | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,935 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,160 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| ch-Malopolska 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Wolak's chess games?
118 games by Jan Wolak, from Nov 2018 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 Wolak has played.
What does Jan Wolak play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Jan Wolak opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Wolak answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jan Wolak play as White?
As White, Jan Wolak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Wolak play as Black?
As Black, Jan Wolak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Jan Wolak's FIDE rating?
Jan Wolak is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Wolak played?
Our database contains 118 games by Jan Wolak, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Wolak?
118 games by Jan Wolak 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.