Prepare against Marcin Janik
Poland · World #82,212 classical · FIDE ID 21803625
When preparing against Marcin Janik, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marcin Janik, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcin Janik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcin Janik 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 | 1,783 | 1,809 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,790 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcin Janik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcin Janik's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Janik usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Janik usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Janik usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Janik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 91.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Marcin Janik's chess games
All 30 games by Marcin Janik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Piotr Zbrzeski | 1,801 | 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | D93 |
| May 2013 | Edward Nowak | 1,766 | 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | A34 |
| Aug 2013 | Miroslaw Niedzwiecki | 1,685 | 11th Warsaw Najdorf Mem Open B | B43 |
| May 2013 | Janusz Kwiek | 1,648 | 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | C11 |
| Aug 2013 | Przemyslaw Laszczak | 1,545 | 11th Warsaw Najdorf Mem Open B | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66th ch-Warsaw Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| 11th Warsaw Najdorf Mem Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,819 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 1,596 |
| chT3-POL Liga Slaska | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,541 |
| 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcin Janik's chess games?
30 games by Marcin Janik, from Jan 2013 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 Marcin Janik has played.
What does Marcin Janik play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marcin Janik opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcin Janik answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Marcin Janik play as White?
As White, Marcin Janik's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcin Janik play as Black?
As Black, Marcin Janik most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marcin Janik's FIDE rating?
Marcin Janik is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Marcin Janik played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marcin Janik, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 6 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcin Janik?
30 games by Marcin Janik 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.