Prepare against Jan Zienkiewicz
FM · France · World #3,536 classical · FIDE ID 45116768
Our database contains 628 games by Jan Zienkiewicz, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zienkiewicz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zienkiewicz 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 | 2,318 | 2,362 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,426 | 2,426 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,365 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 628 | 311 | 58 | 259 | 49.5% |
| As White | 323 | 173 | 31 | 119 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 305 | 138 | 27 | 140 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zienkiewicz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zienkiewicz's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 76.8% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 12.7% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 6.8% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.2% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zienkiewicz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 116 | 75.8% | 50.4% |
| g6 | 16 | 10.5% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 9 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 75.0% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 20 | 21.7% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Jan Zienkiewicz's chess games
All 628 games by Jan Zienkiewicz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 311 wins, 58 draws, 259 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/3/13 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 59 | 28/5/26 | 47.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 18/1/20 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B56 |
| Jul 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | A43 |
| Aug 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,577 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Jul 2024 | Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus | 2,576 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,565 | 41st Cappelle Open | E28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 329 | 182 | 2,301 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,295 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,301 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 10 | 2,043 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,015 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,857 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,144 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zienkiewicz's chess games?
628 games by Jan Zienkiewicz, from Jan 2016 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 Zienkiewicz has played.
What does Jan Zienkiewicz play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Jan Zienkiewicz opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zienkiewicz answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan Zienkiewicz play as White?
As White, Jan Zienkiewicz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zienkiewicz play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zienkiewicz most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 47.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 305 games.
What is Jan Zienkiewicz's FIDE rating?
Jan Zienkiewicz is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,426 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (May 2025).
How many games has Jan Zienkiewicz played?
Our database contains 628 games by Jan Zienkiewicz, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 58 draws, 259 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zienkiewicz?
628 games by Jan Zienkiewicz 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.