Prepare against Erik Jarlnaes
DNK · World #41,508 classical · FIDE ID 1414623
Our database contains 92 games by Erik Jarlnaes, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Jarlnaes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Jarlnaes 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 | 1,928 | 1,976 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,981 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 34 | 21 | 37 | 37.0% |
| As White | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Jarlnaes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Jarlnaes's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 88.9% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Jarlnaes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Erik Jarlnaes's chess games
All 92 games by Erik Jarlnaes in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 34 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Gunnar Stray | 2,078 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D25 |
| Jul 2016 | Sebastian Schrodt | 2,060 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A14 |
| Mar 2013 | Erik Holm Jacobsen | 2,053 | ch-DEN Seniors | C15 |
| Aug 2015 | Gudmundur Sverrir Thor | 2,032 | 37th Politiken Cup | C19 |
| Mar 2013 | Oystein Johnsen | 1,951 | ch-DEN Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 17 | 1,888 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,905 |
| ch-DEN Seniors | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,959 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,880 |
| DEN-ch Senior | 2014 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2021 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Jarlnaes's chess games?
92 games by Erik Jarlnaes, from May 2012 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 Erik Jarlnaes has played.
What does Erik Jarlnaes play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Erik Jarlnaes opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Jarlnaes answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Erik Jarlnaes play as White?
As White, Erik Jarlnaes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Jarlnaes play as Black?
As Black, Erik Jarlnaes most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Erik Jarlnaes's FIDE rating?
Erik Jarlnaes is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Erik Jarlnaes played?
Our database contains 92 games by Erik Jarlnaes, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 21 draws, 37 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Jarlnaes?
92 games by Erik Jarlnaes 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.