Prepare against Janusz Kwiek
Poland · World #168,732 classical · FIDE ID 1118803
When preparing against Janusz Kwiek, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 604 games by Janusz Kwiek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Kwiek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Kwiek 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 | 1,605 | 1,946 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,475 | 1,638 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,568 | 1,582 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 604 | 216 | 142 | 246 | 35.8% |
| As White | 301 | 116 | 71 | 114 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 303 | 100 | 71 | 132 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Kwiek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Kwiek's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 283 | 94.0% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.3% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues d4 (57.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Kwiek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 57.0% | 44.9% |
| e6 | 36 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 20 | 11.6% | 47.5% |
| Nc6 | 14 | 8.1% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 77.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 15.5% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Janusz Kwiek's chess games
All 604 games by Janusz Kwiek in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 216 wins, 142 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 29/12/18 | 49.2% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Zdzislaw Zarow | 2,012 | 46th Polanica Zdroj Open E | A34 |
| Oct 2009 | Piotr Ciechonski | 1,976 | Chylice Fidelice Cup | B34 |
| Aug 2013 | Ireneusz Lada | 1,964 | 49th Polanica Zdroj Open D | A20 |
| Jan 2011 | Piotr Wilczewski | 1,908 | 47th Polanica Zdroj Open B | A45 |
| Aug 2010 | Tadeusz Panek | 1,894 | 46th Polanica Zdroj Open E | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-D | 2010 | 13 | 7 | 1,682 |
| 222nd Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,504 |
| 211st Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 1,404 |
| 207th Warsaw YMCA Autumn C | 2018 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,597 |
| 165th Warsaw YMCA Winter C | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 1,621 |
| 191st Warsaw YMCA Autumn-B | 2017 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,754 |
| 70th Warsaw YMCA Autumn D | 2009 | 13 | 9 | 1,776 |
| 78th Warsaw YMCA Spring A | 2010 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Kwiek's chess games?
604 games by Janusz Kwiek, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Kwiek has played.
What does Janusz Kwiek play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Janusz Kwiek opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Kwiek answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Janusz Kwiek play as White?
As White, Janusz Kwiek's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Kwiek play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Kwiek most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Janusz Kwiek's FIDE rating?
Janusz Kwiek is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,475 in rapid and 1,568 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Janusz Kwiek played?
Our database contains 604 games by Janusz Kwiek, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 142 draws, 246 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Kwiek?
604 games by Janusz Kwiek 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.