Prepare against Wieslaw Janocha
FM · Poland · World #7,466 classical · FIDE ID 1100548
Our database contains 355 games by Wieslaw Janocha, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wieslaw Janocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wieslaw Janocha 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 | 2,215 | 2,304 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,304 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,288 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 149 | 108 | 98 | 42.0% |
| As White | 177 | 83 | 57 | 37 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 178 | 66 | 51 | 61 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wieslaw Janocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wieslaw Janocha's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 64.4% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 44 | 24.9% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.2% | 68.2% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Janocha usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Janocha usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Janocha usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Janocha usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Janocha usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 51 | 53.7% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 21.1% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 16.8% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 62.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 32.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Wieslaw Janocha's chess games
All 355 games by Wieslaw Janocha 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: 149 wins, 108 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 41 | 11/16/14 | 26.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 2/7/9 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Evgeny Gleizerov | 2,525 | Wisla BES Open | D18 |
| Nov 2022 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,474 | Wroclaw Radzikowska Blitz Open | A34 |
| Jan 2003 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,469 | ch-POL sf U20 | B66 |
| Jan 1994 | Wlodzimierz Schmidt | 2,460 | Legnica Voivoda Cup | C08 |
| Jan 1992 | Yuri Korsunsky | 2,430 | Pardubice Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,238 |
| Polanica Zdroj Open | 2001 | 15 | 9 | 2,270 |
| chT-POL 51st | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,241 |
| 53rd chT-POL | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,345 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,343 |
| Legnica Voivoda Cup | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,424 |
| MK Cafe Cup B | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| 50th chT-POL | 1994 | 10 | 7 | 2,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wieslaw Janocha's chess games?
355 games by Wieslaw Janocha, 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 Wieslaw Janocha has played.
What does Wieslaw Janocha play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Wieslaw Janocha opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wieslaw Janocha answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Wieslaw Janocha play as White?
As White, Wieslaw Janocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wieslaw Janocha play as Black?
As Black, Wieslaw Janocha most often plays: Slav Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Wieslaw Janocha's FIDE rating?
Wieslaw Janocha is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Wieslaw Janocha played?
Our database contains 355 games by Wieslaw Janocha, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 108 draws, 98 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wieslaw Janocha?
355 games by Wieslaw Janocha 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.