Prepare against Hajo Jolles
FM · NLD · World #17,767 classical · FIDE ID 1001086
When preparing against Hajo Jolles, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian: Sämisch as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Hajo Jolles, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hajo Jolles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hajo Jolles 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 | 2,077 | 2,256 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 16 | 28 | 41 | 18.8% |
| As White | 48 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hajo Jolles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hajo Jolles's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 47 | 97.9% | 39.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 39.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Jolles usually continues Nc3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jolles usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jolles usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jolles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 100.0% | 19.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Hajo Jolles's chess games
All 85 games by Hajo Jolles in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 3/6/6 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,530 | Groningen Open | A27 |
| Jan 1990 | Johan Van Mil | 2,445 | Dieren Open | C15 |
| Jan 1991 | Pieter Tolk | 2,300 | Mondorf Open | A27 |
| Jan 1990 | Tom Bottema | 2,205 | Dieren Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1990 | 17 | 5 | 2,177 |
| Mondorf Open | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,151 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,699 |
| Torcy Open A | 1991 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,034 |
| 9th Haarlem AKN Open | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hajo Jolles's chess games?
85 games by Hajo Jolles, from Apr 2003 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 Hajo Jolles has played.
What does Hajo Jolles play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Hajo Jolles opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hajo Jolles answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hajo Jolles play as White?
As White, Hajo Jolles's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (15 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hajo Jolles play as Black?
As Black, Hajo Jolles most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Hajo Jolles's FIDE rating?
Hajo Jolles is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Hajo Jolles played?
Our database contains 85 games by Hajo Jolles, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 28 draws, 41 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hajo Jolles?
85 games by Hajo Jolles 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.