Prepare against Janusz Gorecki
Poland · World #87,601 classical · FIDE ID 1114794
When preparing against Janusz Gorecki, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Janusz Gorecki, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Gorecki's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Gorecki 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 | 1,765 | 1,945 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,808 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,815 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 46 | 41 | 74 | 28.6% |
| As White | 84 | 22 | 25 | 37 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 77 | 24 | 16 | 37 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Gorecki's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Gorecki's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 92.9% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gorecki usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 50.0% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Janusz Gorecki's chess games
All 161 games by Janusz Gorecki in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 41 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Petr Zdenek | 2,210 | Nachod Open | B34 |
| Aug 2001 | Waldemar Gacek | 2,124 | Polanica Zdroj Open | A16 |
| Jul 2006 | Jiri Simek | 2,119 | Nachod Open | C64 |
| Jul 2009 | Jiri Matyska | 2,089 | Nachod Open | D03 |
| Aug 2010 | Wladyslaw Kuciel | 2,088 | 46th Polanica Zdroj Open A | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nachod Open | 2012 | 15 | 8 | 2,124 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,029 |
| Lasker Memorial Open B | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,065 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| 45th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| 46th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| 47th Polanica Zdroj Open A | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,661 |
| Nachod Open 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Gorecki's chess games?
161 games by Janusz Gorecki, from Jul 2004 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 Janusz Gorecki has played.
What does Janusz Gorecki play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Janusz Gorecki opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Gorecki answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Janusz Gorecki play as White?
As White, Janusz Gorecki's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Gorecki play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Gorecki most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Janusz Gorecki's FIDE rating?
Janusz Gorecki is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Janusz Gorecki played?
Our database contains 161 games by Janusz Gorecki, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 41 draws, 74 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Gorecki?
161 games by Janusz Gorecki 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.