Prepare against Alexander Jessen
DNK · World #18,402 classical · FIDE ID 1437917
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Jessen, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Jessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Jessen 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 | 2,071 | 2,107 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,042 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,053 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 36.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Jessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Jessen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 34.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Jessen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jessen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jessen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jessen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander Jessen's chess games
All 50 games by Alexander Jessen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Simon J Roe | 2,238 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A11 |
| Apr 2014 | Alexander Berenstein | 2,030 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | C50 |
| Feb 2019 | Ellen Fredericia Nilssen | 2,028 | ch-Aarhus | D35 |
| Apr 2014 | Manfred Plewka | 1,989 | ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | B40 |
| Oct 2018 | Gunnar Runarsson | 1,937 | 34th EU-Cup | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10 | 2,008 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 1,933 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| ch-Nordic U18 Gp A | 2013 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Aarhus | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,968 |
| chT-DEN 2122 Gr2 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Jessen's chess games?
50 games by Alexander Jessen, from Nov 2011 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 Alexander Jessen has played.
What does Alexander Jessen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Alexander Jessen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Jessen answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander Jessen play as White?
As White, Alexander Jessen's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Jessen play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Jessen most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexander Jessen's FIDE rating?
Alexander Jessen is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Alexander Jessen played?
Our database contains 50 games by Alexander Jessen, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Jessen?
50 games by Alexander Jessen 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.