Prepare against Jerzy Owczarzak
FM · Poland · World #3,095 classical · FIDE ID 1114310
Our database contains 410 games by Jerzy Owczarzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jerzy Owczarzak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jerzy Owczarzak 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 | 2,334 | 2,389 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,328 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,369 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 140 | 190 | 79 | 34.1% |
| As White | 205 | 80 | 96 | 29 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 205 | 60 | 94 | 50 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jerzy Owczarzak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jerzy Owczarzak's side.
First moves as White (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 198 | 96.6% | 62.1% |
| b4 | 6 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Owczarzak usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 72.3% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 23 | 22.8% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 78.5% | 47.1% |
| b5 | 7 | 10.8% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Jerzy Owczarzak's chess games
All 410 games by Jerzy Owczarzak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 140 wins, 190 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/18/5 | 42.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 8/15/4 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 6/11/0 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2000 | Bartosz Socko | 2,528 | 56th chT-POL | C16 |
| Aug 2008 | Pawel Czarnota | 2,526 | 44th Polanica Zdroj Open A | B42 |
| Jun 2006 | Dariusz Szoen | 2,440 | Lasker Memorial Open A | B90 |
| Dec 2006 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,435 | 22nd Legnica Voivoda Cup | C18 |
| Dec 2020 | Spartak Grigorian | 2,433 | ch-EUR qual Online | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL sf | 2007 | 29 | 16 | 2,196 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2002 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2001 | 21 | 7 | 2,217 |
| Poznan Open A | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,401 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2008 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,369 |
| 33rd chT-POL U19 | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-EUR qual Online | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,435 |
| chT2-POL North U19 | 2000 | 10 | 8 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jerzy Owczarzak's chess games?
410 games by Jerzy Owczarzak, from Apr 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 Jerzy Owczarzak has played.
What does Jerzy Owczarzak play on the first move as White?
Across 205 games with White in our database, Jerzy Owczarzak opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jerzy Owczarzak answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jerzy Owczarzak play as White?
As White, Jerzy Owczarzak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jerzy Owczarzak play as Black?
As Black, Jerzy Owczarzak most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Jerzy Owczarzak's FIDE rating?
Jerzy Owczarzak is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Jerzy Owczarzak played?
Our database contains 410 games by Jerzy Owczarzak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 190 draws, 79 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jerzy Owczarzak?
410 games by Jerzy Owczarzak 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.