Prepare against Janusz Stepien
Poland · World #39,490 classical · FIDE ID 21829276
When preparing against Janusz Stepien, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 30 games by Janusz Stepien, covering May 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Janusz Stepien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janusz Stepien 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 | 1,939 | 1,939 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,856 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,943 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 327 rated games against 227 different opponents, across 55 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 136 | 57 | 37 | 42 | 41.9% | 1,862 | 1,901 | 11 |
| Rapid | 117 | 55 | 13 | 49 | 47.0% | 1,693 | 1,711 | 7 |
| Blitz | 74 | 35 | 9 | 30 | 47.3% | 1,753 | 1,758 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 92 | 16 | 24 | 52 | 17.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 174 | 101 | 24 | 49 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 53 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 1,831 | 1,916 |
| 2025 | 72 | 34 | 11 | 27 | 1,838 | 1,855 |
| 2024 | 51 | 20 | 8 | 23 | 1,860 | 1,837 |
| 2023 | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 1,657 | 1,682 |
| 2022 | 51 | 23 | 7 | 21 | 1,630 | 1,630 |
| 2021 | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 1,804 | 1,858 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,594 | 1,594 |
| 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1,784 | 1,904 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,855 | 1,755 |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,833 | 1,913 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janusz Stepien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janusz Stepien's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Stepien usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Stepien usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stepien usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Janusz Stepien's chess games
All 30 games by Janusz Stepien in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Nov 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A93 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Robert Bugajski | 2,033 | Lazy Baltic Pearl Open C 20th | B98 |
| Jun 2024 | Boguslaw Kuma | 2,004 | Lazy Baltic Pearl Open C 20th | B74 |
| Dec 2025 | Ignacy Lukasiewicz | 1,868 | Semifinals ch-POL | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergio Pagano | 1,797 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Stanislaw Tomalak | 1,790 | Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinals ch-POL | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,847 |
| Rubinstein Chess Festival 2026 - Open E | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,956 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,634 |
| Lazy Baltic Pearl Open C 20th | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,085 |
| Półfinały Indywidualnych Mistrzostw Polski 2026 | OPEN | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janusz Stepien's chess games?
30 games by Janusz Stepien, from May 2015 to Nov 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 Stepien has played.
What does Janusz Stepien play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Janusz Stepien opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janusz Stepien answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Janusz Stepien play as White?
As White, Janusz Stepien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janusz Stepien play as Black?
As Black, Janusz Stepien most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Janusz Stepien's FIDE rating?
Janusz Stepien is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Janusz Stepien played?
Our database contains 30 games by Janusz Stepien, covering May 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janusz Stepien?
30 games by Janusz Stepien 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.