Prepare against Jan Wolak
Poland · World #8,522 classical · FIDE ID 21038880
When preparing against Jan Wolak, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 135 games by Jan Wolak, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 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 | 2,196 | 2,196 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,030 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 54 | 34 | 47 | 40.0% |
| As White | 67 | 25 | 18 | 24 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 68 | 29 | 16 | 23 | 42.6% |
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 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 68.7% | 43.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 16.4% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 13.4% | 77.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wolak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wolak usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 97.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Jan Wolak's chess games
All 135 games by Jan Wolak in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - Sep 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: 54 wins, 34 draws, 47 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 | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Jan Kokoszczynski | 2,275 | Szansa Open Rapid | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Maria Siekanska | 2,203 | Jana Maciei Mem 2026 | E92 |
| Sep 2026 | Sultan Chubakov | 2,172 | SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Maksym Khymchenko | 2,095 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | B52 |
| Dec 2025 | Adam Haladaj | 2,062 | Semifinals ch-POL | B10 |
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 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| LJ 2026 # Slovakia chess open | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,160 |
| SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Wolak's chess games?
135 games by Jan Wolak, from Nov 2018 to Sep 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 67 games with White in our database, Jan Wolak opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Wolak answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% 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 (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 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 (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Jan Wolak's FIDE rating?
Jan Wolak is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jan Wolak played?
Our database contains 135 games by Jan Wolak, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 34 draws, 47 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Wolak?
135 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.