Prepare against Holger Jeske
DEU · World #44,490 classical · FIDE ID 24616915
Our database contains 298 games by Holger Jeske, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Holger Jeske's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Holger Jeske 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 | 1,916 | 1,990 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,911 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,906 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 111 | 83 | 103 | 37.2% |
| As White | 148 | 66 | 44 | 38 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 150 | 45 | 39 | 65 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Holger Jeske's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Holger Jeske's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 48.6% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 46 | 31.1% | 71.7% |
| d4 | 20 | 13.5% | 35.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jeske usually continues b4 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jeske usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jeske usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jeske usually continues Nc3 (76.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jeske usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Jeske usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 29.2% | 61.9% |
| e6 | 20 | 27.8% | 42.5% |
| g6 | 20 | 27.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 45.7% | 31.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 28.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Holger Jeske's chess games
All 298 games by Holger Jeske in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 111 wins, 83 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 5/3/14 | 22.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/8/9 | 15.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Bruno Mueller Clostermann | 2,144 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | A53 |
| Aug 2013 | Hagen Jurkatis | 2,094 | 12th Rostock SSC Open | C41 |
| Jan 1995 | Rolf-Dieter Martens | 2,050 | Mecklenburg VP LL 9495 | B08 |
| Nov 2016 | Helmut Jacob | 2,029 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | B21 |
| Nov 2016 | Hans-Joachim Graubaum | 2,023 | 16th ch-MVP Seniors Open | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rostock Open | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,973 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL1 9596 | 1996 | 11 | 4 | 1,889 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| 15th GER Seniors Derby | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,823 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,689 |
| Oberliga Nord O 1920 | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,828 |
| 18th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| Mecklenburg VP LL2 Ost 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 3 | 1,641 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Holger Jeske's chess games?
298 games by Holger Jeske, from Oct 2008 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 Holger Jeske has played.
What does Holger Jeske play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Holger Jeske opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Holger Jeske answers 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Holger Jeske play as White?
As White, Holger Jeske's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (19 games, 68.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 71.4% win rate); King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Holger Jeske play as Black?
As Black, Holger Jeske most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Modern Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Holger Jeske's FIDE rating?
Holger Jeske is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Holger Jeske played?
Our database contains 298 games by Holger Jeske, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 83 draws, 103 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Holger Jeske?
298 games by Holger Jeske 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.