Prepare against Even Jahr
Norway · World #45,186 classical · FIDE ID 1574540
When preparing against Even Jahr, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 33 games by Even Jahr, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Even Jahr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Even Jahr 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 | 1,913 | 1,913 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,786 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,911 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 48.5% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Even Jahr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Even Jahr's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jahr usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jahr usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Jahr usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Jahr usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jahr usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Even Jahr's chess games
All 33 games by Even Jahr in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% | |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Snorri Vikanes Bjarnason | 1,944 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | E11 |
| Jul 2026 | Amund Pihl Strand | 1,851 | Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Tristan Mathias Holth Brakke | 1,839 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | A65 |
| Jul 2026 | Christine Nordahl | 1,813 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Aksel Svendsen | 1,800 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Klasse 1 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | 1 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,978 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2024 | ELO Group | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,490 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Junior A | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,592 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | 1 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
| Kragero Resort Chess International 2023 | ELO Group | 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2,108 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Even Jahr's chess games?
33 games by Even Jahr, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Even Jahr has played.
What does Even Jahr play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Even Jahr opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Even Jahr answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Even Jahr play as White?
As White, Even Jahr's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Even Jahr play as Black?
As Black, Even Jahr most often plays: Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Even Jahr's FIDE rating?
Even Jahr is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Even Jahr played?
Our database contains 33 games by Even Jahr, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Even Jahr?
33 games by Even Jahr 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.