Prepare against Krzysztof Jakubowski
GM · Poland · World #1,413 classical · FIDE ID 1112848
When preparing against Krzysztof Jakubowski, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 35.5% over 62 games.
Our database contains 3,080 games by Krzysztof Jakubowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krzysztof Jakubowski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krzysztof Jakubowski 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 | 2,417 | 2,576 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,536 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,380 | 2,510 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,080 | 1,536 | 593 | 951 | 49.9% |
| As White | 1,534 | 824 | 289 | 421 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 1,546 | 712 | 304 | 530 | 46.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krzysztof Jakubowski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krzysztof Jakubowski's side.
First moves as White (1,534 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,028 | 67.0% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 258 | 16.8% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 163 | 10.6% | 70.9% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 4.7% | 68.1% |
| b3 | 9 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Jakubowski usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (733 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 569 | 77.6% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 87 | 11.9% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 42 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 18 | 2.5% | 86.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.1% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (518 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 416 | 80.3% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 63 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 20 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 2.9% | 76.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Krzysztof Jakubowski's chess games
All 3,080 games by Krzysztof Jakubowski in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,536 wins, 593 draws, 951 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 137 | 75/14/48 | 54.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 116 | 56/19/41 | 48.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 65 | 30/20/15 | 46.2% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 53 | 35/4/14 | 66.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 47 | 35/4/8 | 74.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 47 | 21/16/10 | 44.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 24/4/14 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 23/14/5 | 54.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 41 | 20/9/12 | 48.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 18/7/13 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 157 | 76/19/62 | 48.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 154 | 69/30/55 | 44.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 128 | 50/36/42 | 39.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 99 | 46/7/46 | 46.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 67 | 28/14/25 | 41.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 66 | 34/11/21 | 51.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 62 | 22/16/24 | 35.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 52 | 33/7/12 | 63.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 23/7/16 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 27/6/6 | 69.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Peter Svidler | 2,714 | Titled Tue | B48 |
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue Early | C58 |
| Apr 2020 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,681 | Titled Tue | B26 |
| Apr 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,676 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Dec 2020 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,671 | ch-EUR qual Online | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,531 | 887 | 2,372 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 45 | 32 | 2,526 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 30 | 17 | 2,493 |
| chT-POL | 2017 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-POL rapid | 2019 | 24 | 16.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-POL | 2014 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,531 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,561 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,367 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mateusz Bartel (12 games) · Pawel Jaracz (10 games) · Daniel Sadzikowski (10 games) · Maciej Klekowski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krzysztof Jakubowski's chess games?
3,080 games by Krzysztof Jakubowski, from Apr 2003 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 Krzysztof Jakubowski has played.
What does Krzysztof Jakubowski play on the first move as White?
Across 1,534 games with White in our database, Krzysztof Jakubowski opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krzysztof Jakubowski answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Krzysztof Jakubowski play as White?
As White, Krzysztof Jakubowski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (137 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (116 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (65 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,534 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krzysztof Jakubowski play as Black?
As Black, Krzysztof Jakubowski most often plays: Sicilian (157 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (154 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (128 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,546 games.
What is Krzysztof Jakubowski's FIDE rating?
Krzysztof Jakubowski is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,380 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,576 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Krzysztof Jakubowski played?
Our database contains 3,080 games by Krzysztof Jakubowski, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,536 wins, 593 draws, 951 losses (49.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krzysztof Jakubowski?
3,080 games by Krzysztof Jakubowski 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.