Prepare against Jerzy Slaby
IM · Poland · World #998 classical · FIDE ID 1121405
Our database contains 792 games by Jerzy Slaby, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jerzy Slaby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jerzy Slaby 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 | 2,451 | 2,493 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,468 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,464 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 792 | 351 | 209 | 232 | 44.3% |
| As White | 395 | 197 | 87 | 111 | 49.9% |
| As Black | 397 | 154 | 122 | 121 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jerzy Slaby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jerzy Slaby's side.
First moves as White (395 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 79.2% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 9.4% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 25 | 6.3% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.5% | 67.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.3% | 90.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Slaby usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Slaby usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Slaby usually continues d4 (36.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Slaby usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Slaby usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Slaby usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 91 | 48.1% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 71 | 37.6% | 59.9% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 8.5% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 54.6% | 49.2% |
| d5 | 30 | 25.2% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 11.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.7% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Jerzy Slaby's chess games
All 792 games by Jerzy Slaby in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 351 wins, 209 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 71 | 36/13/22 | 50.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/15/7 | 43.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 14/8/15 | 37.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Michael Adams | 2,723 | chT-BCF1a 1011 (4NCL) | B51 |
| Apr 2004 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,582 | 8th Neckar Open A | B85 |
| Apr 2004 | Thomas Luther | 2,572 | 8th Neckar Open A | C41 |
| Jun 2026 | Seemann,Jakub | 2,548 | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2026 | B13 |
| Jan 2025 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 313 | 167 | 2,284 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2009 | 44 | 31 | 2,423 |
| ch-POL U20 | 2003 | 22 | 10 | 2,340 |
| Marianske Lazne | 2004 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,365 |
| ch-POL sf | 2002 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,290 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| Olomouc Skanska Cup | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,427 |
| ch-Warsaw U20 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jerzy Slaby's chess games?
792 games by Jerzy Slaby, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Slaby has played.
What does Jerzy Slaby play on the first move as White?
Across 395 games with White in our database, Jerzy Slaby opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jerzy Slaby answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jerzy Slaby play as White?
As White, Jerzy Slaby's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 395 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jerzy Slaby play as Black?
As Black, Jerzy Slaby most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 397 games.
What is Jerzy Slaby's FIDE rating?
Jerzy Slaby is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (May 2012).
How many games has Jerzy Slaby played?
Our database contains 792 games by Jerzy Slaby, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 209 draws, 232 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jerzy Slaby?
792 games by Jerzy Slaby 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.