Prepare against Janusz Minko
Poland · World #79,903 classical · FIDE ID 1113518
When preparing against Janusz Minko, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 64 games by Janusz Minko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Minko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Minko 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 | 1,789 | 2,055 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,844 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 42.2% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Minko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Minko's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 93.5% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Minko usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Minko usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Minko usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Minko usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Minko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 34.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Janusz Minko's chess games
All 64 games by Janusz Minko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Bartlomiej Izbinski | 2,200 | MK Cafe Cup B | A84 |
| Jul 2009 | Krzysztof Tyda | 2,052 | Gdansk Open | E12 |
| Jul 2011 | Michal Chrzanowski | 1,981 | ch-POL Amateurs | D36 |
| Mar 2011 | Jaroslaw Wolski | 1,897 | chT3-POL Mazowiecki | D55 |
| Dec 2009 | Abel Rubio Tello | 1,862 | 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krynica Open | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,213 |
| Gdansk Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
| Gniezno GOSiR Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| ch-POL Amateurs | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,969 |
| ch-POL Amateur | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,590 |
| MK Cafe Cup B | 1997 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,126 |
| chT3-POL Mazowiecki | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,013 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Seniorów 2026 - grupa 65+ | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Minko's chess games?
64 games by Janusz Minko, from Apr 2003 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 Minko has played.
What does Janusz Minko play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Janusz Minko opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Minko answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Janusz Minko play as White?
As White, Janusz Minko's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Minko play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Minko most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Janusz Minko's FIDE rating?
Janusz Minko is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Janusz Minko played?
Our database contains 64 games by Janusz Minko, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Minko?
64 games by Janusz Minko 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.