Prepare against Erik Janssen
NLD · World #20,959 classical · FIDE ID 1020498
When preparing against Erik Janssen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Erik Janssen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Janssen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Janssen 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 | 2,049 | 2,178 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Janssen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Janssen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Janssen usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Janssen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Janssen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Erik Janssen's chess games
All 30 games by Erik Janssen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Joerg Hickl | 2,500 | Liechtenstein Open | C01 |
| Jan 1995 | Fred Van der Vliet | 2,330 | chT-NED 9596 | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,300 | chT-NED 9596 | C16 |
| Jan 1994 | Esther De Kleuver | 2,160 | chT-NED 9495 | C01 |
| May 2012 | John Raymond Markus | 2,155 | Bussum Open 29th | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,152 |
| Bussum Open 29th | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,312 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1988 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 2,020 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,931 |
| Liechtenstein Open | 1989 | 1 | 1 | 2,900 |
| Groningen ABM Open | 1999 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Janssen's chess games?
30 games by Erik Janssen, from Apr 2006 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 Erik Janssen has played.
What does Erik Janssen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Erik Janssen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Janssen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Janssen play as White?
As White, Erik Janssen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Janssen play as Black?
As Black, Erik Janssen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Erik Janssen's FIDE rating?
Erik Janssen is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Erik Janssen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Erik Janssen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Janssen?
30 games by Erik Janssen 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.