Prepare against Jan Zysko
Poland · World #16,062 classical · FIDE ID 1141589
Our database contains 389 games by Jan Zysko, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Zysko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Zysko 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 | 2,094 | 2,240 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,135 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 160 | 104 | 125 | 41.1% |
| As White | 191 | 93 | 51 | 47 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 198 | 67 | 53 | 78 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Zysko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Zysko's side.
First moves as White (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 82.2% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 26 | 13.6% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zysko usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zysko usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zysko usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Zysko usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zysko usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zysko usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 89.3% | 49.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.4% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 53.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 40.7% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Jan Zysko's chess games
All 389 games by Jan Zysko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 160 wins, 104 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 13/8/12 | 39.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/4/14 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Ramon Mateo | 2,446 | 34th San Sebastian Open | B43 |
| Apr 2022 | Jonah B Willow | 2,411 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | B80 |
| Jun 2008 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,410 | 3rd Wroclaw Polonia Open | B85 |
| Dec 2008 | Romain Picard | 2,371 | 19th Krakow Open A | C41 |
| Dec 2008 | Maciej Brzeski | 2,366 | 19th Krakow Open A | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,167 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,064 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 6 | 2,218 |
| 292nd YMCA Autumn A | 2024 | 13 | 11.5 | 2,236 |
| 75th Warsaw YMCA Spring-D | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| 248th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Zysko's chess games?
389 games by Jan Zysko, from Jan 2006 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 Zysko has played.
What does Jan Zysko play on the first move as White?
Across 191 games with White in our database, Jan Zysko opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Zysko answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Zysko play as White?
As White, Jan Zysko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Zysko play as Black?
As Black, Jan Zysko most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Jan Zysko's FIDE rating?
Jan Zysko is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jan Zysko played?
Our database contains 389 games by Jan Zysko, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 160 wins, 104 draws, 125 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Zysko?
389 games by Jan Zysko 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.