Prepare against Giso Jahncke
FM · DEU · World #7,002 classical · FIDE ID 24608289
When preparing against Giso Jahncke, expect 1.e4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 494 games by Giso Jahncke, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Giso Jahncke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Giso Jahncke 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 | 2,225 | 2,405 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,347 | 2,403 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,403 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 203 | 135 | 156 | 41.1% |
| As White | 243 | 111 | 63 | 69 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 251 | 92 | 72 | 87 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Giso Jahncke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Giso Jahncke's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 30.0% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 70 | 28.8% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 23.9% | 60.3% |
| c4 | 39 | 16.0% | 67.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Jahncke usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 60.9% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 28 | 25.5% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 10.0% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.1% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 20.9% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Giso Jahncke's chess games
All 494 games by Giso Jahncke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 203 wins, 135 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 14/9/5 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 7/9/10 | 26.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 12/6/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E63 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Jonny Hector | 2,493 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | D18 |
| Jul 2016 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,471 | Lueneburg GM | E92 |
| Jun 2016 | Thorben Koop | 2,429 | Lueneburg GM | E91 |
| Feb 2017 | Christopher Noe | 2,429 | 8th Pfalz Open A | E11 |
| Mar 2016 | Christian Kyndel Pedersen | 2,418 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 20 | 10 | 2,244 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,282 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 16 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,259 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,356 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,144 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,056 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Giso Jahncke's chess games?
494 games by Giso Jahncke, from Jan 2004 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 Giso Jahncke has played.
What does Giso Jahncke play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Giso Jahncke opens with 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Giso Jahncke answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Giso Jahncke play as White?
As White, Giso Jahncke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Giso Jahncke play as Black?
As Black, Giso Jahncke most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (26 games, 26.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Giso Jahncke's FIDE rating?
Giso Jahncke is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,347 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Giso Jahncke played?
Our database contains 494 games by Giso Jahncke, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 135 draws, 156 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Giso Jahncke?
494 games by Giso Jahncke 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.