Prepare against Janusz Pietrzak
Poland · World #39,816 classical · FIDE ID 1170414
When preparing against Janusz Pietrzak, expect 1.b4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (75%).
Our database contains 48 games by Janusz Pietrzak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Pietrzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Pietrzak 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 | 1,936 | 2,124 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,994 | 2,043 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,980 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Pietrzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Pietrzak's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 12 | 48.0% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| g4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 48% of White games, 29.2% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues a3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pietrzak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Janusz Pietrzak's chess games
All 48 games by Janusz Pietrzak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B00 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Henryk Banasik | 2,138 | Chorzow Open | B00 |
| May 2008 | Arkadiusz Szmyd | 2,112 | chT3-POL Slaskie | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Nils-Ake Malmdin | 2,091 | chT-EU Seniors 65 | B01 |
| Jul 2006 | Jaroslav Kloza | 2,051 | Karvina Open | B00 |
| May 2008 | Grzegorz Mysliwiec | 2,027 | chT3-POL Slaskie | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorzow Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,049 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,779 |
| Karvina Open | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,089 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| chT3-POL Liga Slaska | 2007 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,789 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 1991 | 2 | 0 | 1,962 |
| Katowice Fibak Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Pietrzak's chess games?
48 games by Janusz Pietrzak, from Jul 2006 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 Pietrzak has played.
What does Janusz Pietrzak play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Janusz Pietrzak opens with 1.b4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Pietrzak answers 1...b6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Janusz Pietrzak play as White?
As White, Janusz Pietrzak's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Pietrzak play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Pietrzak most often plays: Owen Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Janusz Pietrzak's FIDE rating?
Janusz Pietrzak is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,994 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Janusz Pietrzak played?
Our database contains 48 games by Janusz Pietrzak, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Pietrzak?
48 games by Janusz Pietrzak 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.