Prepare against Janusz Sroka
Poland · World #37,119 classical · FIDE ID 1113755
When preparing against Janusz Sroka, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 421 games by Janusz Sroka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Sroka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Sroka 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 | 1,948 | 2,192 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,125 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,162 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 421 | 171 | 130 | 120 | 40.6% |
| As White | 204 | 93 | 59 | 52 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 217 | 78 | 71 | 68 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Sroka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Sroka's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 96.6% | 60.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sroka usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sroka usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sroka usually continues d3 (65.6% score)
- 1.d3 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sroka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sroka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 68.3% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 32 | 26.7% | 48.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 55.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 12 | 19.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.1% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
Janusz Sroka's chess games
All 421 games by Janusz Sroka 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: 171 wins, 130 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 48 | 22/15/11 | 45.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 55 | 16/21/18 | 29.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Piotr Mulet | 2,313 | chT3-POL Slaskie | C30 |
| Sep 2011 | Michal Rams | 2,272 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Sep 2001 | Marcin Najbar | 2,265 | chT2-POL South | B20 |
| Sep 2005 | Jacek Stefaniak | 2,250 | POL-chT 1st League | C41 |
| Sep 2003 | Slawomir Chojnacki | 2,230 | POL-chT 2nd League | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2021 | 82 | 43.5 | 2,162 |
| Chorzow Open | 2010 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,148 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 17 | 6 | 2,091 |
| Ustron Open B | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,965 |
| chT-POL Region | 1999 | 11 | 7 | 2,199 |
| 6th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,150 |
| 34th Zabrze Mayor's Cup | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,099 |
| chT2-POL South | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Sroka's chess games?
421 games by Janusz Sroka, 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 Sroka has played.
What does Janusz Sroka play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Janusz Sroka opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Sroka answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Janusz Sroka play as White?
As White, Janusz Sroka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 42.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Sroka play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Sroka most often plays: Philidor (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Janusz Sroka's FIDE rating?
Janusz Sroka is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Janusz Sroka played?
Our database contains 421 games by Janusz Sroka, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 130 draws, 120 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Sroka?
421 games by Janusz Sroka 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.