Prepare against Lukasz Jacel
Poland · World #39,978 classical · FIDE ID 1139240
When preparing against Lukasz Jacel, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 56.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Lukasz Jacel, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lukasz Jacel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lukasz Jacel 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 | 1,935 | 1,991 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,066 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,948 | 1,967 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 47 | 37 | 36 | 39.2% |
| As White | 60 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lukasz Jacel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lukasz Jacel's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 96.7% | 62.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Jacel usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jacel usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Jacel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jacel usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 22 | 51.2% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 32.6% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Lukasz Jacel's chess games
All 120 games by Lukasz Jacel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 47 wins, 37 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Leon Ozog | 2,159 | chT3-POL Liga Slaska | C29 |
| Aug 2009 | Jan Milanowski | 2,109 | 14th Rewal Open B | B23 |
| Aug 2007 | Krzysztof Palacz | 2,099 | 12th Rewal Open B | B23 |
| Feb 2007 | Marcin Matyszkiewicz | 2,090 | chT3-POL Liga Slaska | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcin Chojnowski | 2,068 | Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 1,776 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| chT2-POL U18 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,800 |
| 5th Tarnowskie Gory Piasta Memorial | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,192 |
| 15th Rewal Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| chT3-POL Slaskie | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| Szachy w Ustroniu Łączą Pokolenia | Open A | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,162 |
| 14th Rewal Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lukasz Jacel's chess games?
120 games by Lukasz Jacel, from Oct 2005 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 Lukasz Jacel has played.
What does Lukasz Jacel play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lukasz Jacel opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lukasz Jacel answers 1...Nc6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lukasz Jacel play as White?
As White, Lukasz Jacel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lukasz Jacel play as Black?
As Black, Lukasz Jacel most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Lukasz Jacel's FIDE rating?
Lukasz Jacel is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 1,948 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Lukasz Jacel played?
Our database contains 120 games by Lukasz Jacel, covering Oct 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 37 draws, 36 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lukasz Jacel?
120 games by Lukasz Jacel 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.