Prepare against Jaroslaw Smagalski
Poland · World #60,445 classical · FIDE ID 1129830
When preparing against Jaroslaw Smagalski, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Jaroslaw Smagalski, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslaw Smagalski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslaw Smagalski 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 | 1,854 | 1,975 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,944 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 26 | 27 | 47 | 26.0% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslaw Smagalski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslaw Smagalski's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 95.3% | 32.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 32.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Smagalski usually continues Nc3 (28.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Smagalski usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Smagalski usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Smagalski usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 45.5% | 53.3% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Jaroslaw Smagalski's chess games
All 100 games by Jaroslaw Smagalski 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: 26 wins, 27 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Przemyslaw Koc | 2,346 | Bydgoszcz PGNiG Rapid | B23 |
| Sep 2004 | Leszek Bakalarz | 2,172 | POL-chT 2nd League | C89 |
| Sep 2021 | Jakub Suliborski | 2,159 | POL-chT 2nd League | B06 |
| Sep 2021 | Piotr Polkowski | 2,153 | POL-chT 2nd League | B00 |
| Sep 2022 | Pawel Panas | 2,148 | POL-chT 1st League | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 51 | 17.5 | 1,921 |
| 2nd Chojnice Open B | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| Chojnice Open B | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,886 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,974 |
| chT3-POL Wielkopolskie 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| Krakow Open B | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,954 |
| POL Cup Open Blitz | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,911 |
| chT-POL 2nd League | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslaw Smagalski's chess games?
100 games by Jaroslaw Smagalski, 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 Jaroslaw Smagalski has played.
What does Jaroslaw Smagalski play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jaroslaw Smagalski opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslaw Smagalski answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jaroslaw Smagalski play as White?
As White, Jaroslaw Smagalski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslaw Smagalski play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslaw Smagalski most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Jaroslaw Smagalski's FIDE rating?
Jaroslaw Smagalski is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jaroslaw Smagalski played?
Our database contains 100 games by Jaroslaw Smagalski, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 27 draws, 47 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslaw Smagalski?
100 games by Jaroslaw Smagalski 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.