Prepare against Tomasz Jankowiak
CM · Poland · World #18,789 classical · FIDE ID 1185357
When preparing against Tomasz Jankowiak, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 9.5% over 21 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Tomasz Jankowiak, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tomasz Jankowiak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomasz Jankowiak 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 | 2,068 | 2,227 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,103 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,065 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 132 | 79 | 185 | 33.3% |
| As White | 199 | 83 | 43 | 73 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 197 | 49 | 36 | 112 | 24.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomasz Jankowiak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomasz Jankowiak's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 95.5% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 4.0% | 56.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues Nf3 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues d4 (36.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Jankowiak usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 63.0% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 19.6% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 39.7% | 32.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Tomasz Jankowiak's chess games
All 396 games by Tomasz Jankowiak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 132 wins, 79 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 33 | 13/5/15 | 39.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/3/15 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 21 | 2/8/11 | 9.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Kamil Stachowiak | 2,464 | Wroclaw Radzikowska Blitz Open | B39 |
| Nov 2022 | Monika Socko | 2,458 | Wroclaw Radzikowska Blitz Open | D40 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,374 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| May 2021 | Aleksander Kaczmarek | 2,371 | chT-POL Academic | B50 |
| Aug 2020 | Alex Dac-Vuong Nguyen | 2,366 | Wroclaw Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 91 | 29.5 | 2,035 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 46 | 21.5 | 2,115 |
| Wroclaw Open A | 2025 | 26 | 15 | 2,165 |
| chT-POL Academic | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,090 |
| 3rd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| 2nd Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomasz Jankowiak's chess games?
396 games by Tomasz Jankowiak, from Mar 2011 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 Tomasz Jankowiak has played.
What does Tomasz Jankowiak play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Tomasz Jankowiak opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomasz Jankowiak answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Tomasz Jankowiak play as White?
As White, Tomasz Jankowiak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomasz Jankowiak play as Black?
As Black, Tomasz Jankowiak most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Tomasz Jankowiak's FIDE rating?
Tomasz Jankowiak is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Tomasz Jankowiak played?
Our database contains 396 games by Tomasz Jankowiak, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 79 draws, 185 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomasz Jankowiak?
396 games by Tomasz Jankowiak 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.