Prepare against Jerzy Kyc
FM · Poland · World #8,017 classical · FIDE ID 1163922
When preparing against Jerzy Kyc, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 605 games by Jerzy Kyc, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jerzy Kyc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jerzy Kyc 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 | 2,205 | 2,340 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,414 | 2,423 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,440 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 605 | 253 | 190 | 162 | 41.8% |
| As White | 301 | 138 | 93 | 70 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 304 | 115 | 97 | 92 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jerzy Kyc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jerzy Kyc's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 301 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kyc usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kyc usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kyc usually continues d4 (56.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 97.9% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 64.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 37 | 34.6% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Jerzy Kyc's chess games
All 605 games by Jerzy Kyc in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Sep 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: 253 wins, 190 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 59 | 32/16/11 | 54.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 13/13/13 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 21/9/4 | 61.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 10/11/5 | 38.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 22/26/19 | 32.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 7/10/15 | 21.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A38 | English Opening | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,641 | ch-EU blitz | B53 |
| Apr 2019 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,613 | 7th Katowice POL-HUN | E91 |
| Apr 2019 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,593 | ch-POL blitz | B03 |
| Dec 2017 | Zbynek Hracek | 2,592 | ch-EU blitz | B34 |
| Dec 2017 | Kamil Miton | 2,584 | ch-EU blitz | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 42 | 27.5 | 2,424 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2020 | 25 | 16 | 2,311 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2015 | 22 | 11 | 1,927 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 21 | 15 | 2,339 |
| Ustron Open A | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,224 |
| chA-Krakow Malopolski | 2014 | 18 | 10 | 2,188 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 17 | 10 | 2,586 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jerzy Kyc's chess games?
605 games by Jerzy Kyc, from Mar 2010 to Sep 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 Jerzy Kyc has played.
What does Jerzy Kyc play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Jerzy Kyc opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jerzy Kyc answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Jerzy Kyc play as White?
As White, Jerzy Kyc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (59 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 61.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jerzy Kyc play as Black?
As Black, Jerzy Kyc most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (67 games, 32.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (32 games, 21.9% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Jerzy Kyc's FIDE rating?
Jerzy Kyc is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,414 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Jerzy Kyc played?
Our database contains 605 games by Jerzy Kyc, covering Mar 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 253 wins, 190 draws, 162 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jerzy Kyc?
605 games by Jerzy Kyc 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.