Prepare against Guenther Jahnel
FM · DEU · World #9,944 classical · FIDE ID 4636147
When preparing against Guenther Jahnel, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 36.4% over 22 games.
Our database contains 394 games by Guenther Jahnel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guenther Jahnel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guenther Jahnel 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 | 2,171 | 2,351 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,172 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,195 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 166 | 119 | 109 | 42.1% |
| As White | 198 | 94 | 60 | 44 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 196 | 72 | 59 | 65 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guenther Jahnel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guenther Jahnel's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 188 | 94.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues c4 (65.1% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Jahnel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 78 | 83.0% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 16 | 17.0% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 84.2% | 52.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Guenther Jahnel's chess games
All 394 games by Guenther Jahnel 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: 166 wins, 119 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 79 | 30/22/27 | 38.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,632 | 8th ch-EU | A57 |
| Sep 2009 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,544 | 6th Nuremberg LGA Cup | E41 |
| Sep 2007 | Ivan Farago | 2,501 | 4th Nuremberg LGA Cup | E13 |
| Sep 2010 | Hannes Rau | 2,464 | 7th Nuremberg LGA Cup | E21 |
| Aug 1983 | Alexey Suetin | 2,440 | Rostock-09 IM Group | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 9 | 2,460 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 8 | 2,433 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,278 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2223 | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,136 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guenther Jahnel's chess games?
394 games by Guenther Jahnel, 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 Guenther Jahnel has played.
What does Guenther Jahnel play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Guenther Jahnel opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guenther Jahnel answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Guenther Jahnel play as White?
As White, Guenther Jahnel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guenther Jahnel play as Black?
As Black, Guenther Jahnel most often plays: Pirc Defense (79 games, 38.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Guenther Jahnel's FIDE rating?
Guenther Jahnel is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Guenther Jahnel played?
Our database contains 394 games by Guenther Jahnel, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 119 draws, 109 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guenther Jahnel?
394 games by Guenther Jahnel 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.