Prepare against Dirk Norbert Jansen
CM · DEU · World #17,721 classical · FIDE ID 4668022
When preparing against Dirk Norbert Jansen, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 451 games by Dirk Norbert Jansen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Norbert Jansen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Norbert Jansen 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 | 2,078 | 2,230 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,151 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,152 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 451 | 170 | 143 | 138 | 37.7% |
| As White | 238 | 88 | 84 | 66 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 213 | 82 | 59 | 72 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Norbert Jansen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Norbert Jansen's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 159 | 66.8% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 46 | 19.3% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 6.3% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.5% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jansen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jansen usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jansen usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Jansen usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jansen usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jansen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 59.6% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 25 | 25.3% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 90.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 37 | 54.4% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 21 | 30.9% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.4% | 16.7% |
Dirk Norbert Jansen's chess games
All 451 games by Dirk Norbert Jansen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 170 wins, 143 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 44 | 15/15/14 | 34.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Vincent Keymer | 2,428 | 29th Staufer Open | B80 |
| Jan 2024 | Frank Zeller | 2,335 | 34th Staufer Open | C12 |
| Jan 1999 | Markus Balduan | 2,323 | Troisdorf Open | A34 |
| Jan 2023 | Tobias Schmidt | 2,288 | 33rd Staufer Open | C02 |
| Jan 2023 | Maximilian Ruff | 2,279 | 33rd Staufer Open | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2001 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-Halver | 2005 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,959 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual1 | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,695 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,873 |
| 2nd Hofheim Spring Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,890 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,529 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Norbert Jansen's chess games?
451 games by Dirk Norbert Jansen, from Apr 2003 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 Dirk Norbert Jansen has played.
What does Dirk Norbert Jansen play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Dirk Norbert Jansen opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Norbert Jansen answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dirk Norbert Jansen play as White?
As White, Dirk Norbert Jansen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Norbert Jansen play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Norbert Jansen most often plays: Dutch Defense (44 games, 34.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Dirk Norbert Jansen's FIDE rating?
Dirk Norbert Jansen is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Dirk Norbert Jansen played?
Our database contains 451 games by Dirk Norbert Jansen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 143 draws, 138 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Norbert Jansen?
451 games by Dirk Norbert Jansen 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.