Prepare against Jaroslaw Sowinski
Poland · World #99,152 classical · FIDE ID 1180550
When preparing against Jaroslaw Sowinski, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jaroslaw Sowinski, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaroslaw Sowinski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaroslaw Sowinski 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 | 1,732 | 1,834 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,579 | 1,723 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 35.9% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaroslaw Sowinski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaroslaw Sowinski's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 70.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sowinski usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jaroslaw Sowinski's chess games
All 39 games by Jaroslaw Sowinski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Krzysztof Radecki | 2,056 | chT-POL Mazovia 06/07 Open | E91 |
| Dec 2005 | Jozef Flazinski | 2,029 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | B43 |
| Feb 2008 | Edward Nowak | 1,913 | chT-Mazowiec 0708 | B03 |
| Oct 2005 | Krzysztof Maliszewski | 1,800 | chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POL Mazovia 06/07 Open | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,863 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-Mazowiec 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| chT-Mazowiec Open 0910 | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,416 |
| chT-Mazowieckie 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaroslaw Sowinski's chess games?
39 games by Jaroslaw Sowinski, from Apr 2007 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 Sowinski has played.
What does Jaroslaw Sowinski play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jaroslaw Sowinski opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaroslaw Sowinski answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jaroslaw Sowinski play as White?
As White, Jaroslaw Sowinski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaroslaw Sowinski play as Black?
As Black, Jaroslaw Sowinski most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jaroslaw Sowinski's FIDE rating?
Jaroslaw Sowinski is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,579 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jaroslaw Sowinski played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jaroslaw Sowinski, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaroslaw Sowinski?
39 games by Jaroslaw Sowinski 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.