Igor Kowalski vs Jakub Kosakowski
IM Igor Kowalski (2389) · GM Jakub Kosakowski (2540)
Igor Kowalski and Jakub Kosakowski have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2013 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kowalski leads 0 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kowalski | Draws | Kosakowski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kowalski with White | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Kosakowski with White | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kowalski | Draws | Kosakowski |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kowalski | Draws | Kosakowski |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Warsaw Chess Rapid & Blitz Championship 2026 - Rapid |
| Feb 2024 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-POL Universities |
| Sep 2021 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | POL-chT 1st League |
| Jan 2018 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Gora Sw Anny Open 11th |
| Aug 2017 | Igor Kowalski | Jakub Kosakowski | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-POL U16 Rapid |
| Jul 2017 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-POL U20 |
| Jun 2017 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Baltic Cup |
| Jul 2015 | Igor Kowalski | Jakub Kosakowski | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 46th chT-POL U19 |
| Apr 2015 | Igor Kowalski | Jakub Kosakowski | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-POL U14 |
| Jul 2014 | Igor Kowalski | Jakub Kosakowski | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | 45th chT-POL U19 |
| Jan 2013 | Jakub Kosakowski | Igor Kowalski | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | POL Olympiad U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kowalski and Jakub Kosakowski?
In 12 recorded games, Igor Kowalski has 0 wins, Jakub Kosakowski has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Igor Kowalski and Jakub Kosakowski played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2013 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Igor Kowalski and Jakub Kosakowski play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.