Prepare against Jaan Ehlvest
GM · United States · World #392 classical · FIDE ID 4500016
Our database contains 4,061 games by Jaan Ehlvest, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaan Ehlvest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaan Ehlvest 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 | 2,534 | 2,643 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,620 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,405 | 2,613 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,061 | 1,753 | 1,420 | 886 | 43.2% |
| As White | 2,054 | 997 | 692 | 365 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 2,007 | 756 | 728 | 521 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaan Ehlvest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaan Ehlvest's side.
First moves as White (2,054 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 908 | 44.2% | 63.5% |
| d4 | 700 | 34.1% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 241 | 11.7% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 181 | 8.8% | 67.4% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues d4 (62.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 68.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues c4 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ehlvest usually continues Nf3 (82.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (896 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 424 | 47.3% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 158 | 17.6% | 54.7% |
| g6 | 152 | 17.0% | 59.9% |
| e6 | 68 | 7.6% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 34 | 3.8% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 26 | 2.9% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (764 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 461 | 60.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 146 | 19.1% | 56.5% |
| g6 | 75 | 9.8% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 37 | 4.8% | 45.9% |
| d6 | 36 | 4.7% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Jaan Ehlvest's chess games
All 4,061 games by Jaan Ehlvest in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,753 wins, 1,420 draws, 886 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 166 | 81/50/35 | 48.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 119 | 53/55/11 | 44.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 119 | 54/53/12 | 45.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 96 | 46/39/11 | 47.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75 | 34/25/16 | 45.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 28/33/12 | 38.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 56 | 35/13/8 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 28/17/8 | 52.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 50 | 20/21/9 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 48 | 18/22/8 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 263 | 120/65/78 | 45.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 163 | 67/54/42 | 41.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 137 | 54/48/35 | 39.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 82 | 39/27/16 | 47.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 73 | 16/37/20 | 21.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 70 | 26/28/14 | 37.1% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 68 | 15/41/12 | 22.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 21/21/17 | 35.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 52 | 16/20/16 | 30.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 18/16/12 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,719 | FIDE-Wch k.o. | B14 |
| Jun 1995 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,715 | Novgorod | D23 |
| Mar 2015 | Richard Rapport | 2,709 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Blitz Open | B06 |
| Oct 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,707 | FIDE World Cup-D | B80 |
| Jan 1991 | Boris Gelfand | 2,700 | Linares 09 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 740 | 417 | 2,378 |
| World Cup | 1991 | 77 | 40.5 | 2,645 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 73 | 40 | 2,544 |
| New York Open | 1998 | 70 | 48 | 2,630 |
| Keres Memorial | 2002 | 55 | 28 | 2,560 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2001 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,667 |
| Liepajas Rokade | 2007 | 43 | 23 | 2,552 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 43 | 22 | 2,575 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kaido Kulaots (25 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (24 games) · Ilia Smirin (23 games) · Alexander Shabalov (22 games) · Leonid Yudasin (21 games) · Alexei Shirov (20 games) · Gata Kamsky (19 games) · Nigel D Short (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaan Ehlvest's chess games?
4,061 games by Jaan Ehlvest, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Jaan Ehlvest has played.
What does Jaan Ehlvest play on the first move as White?
Across 2,054 games with White in our database, Jaan Ehlvest opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaan Ehlvest answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jaan Ehlvest play as White?
As White, Jaan Ehlvest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (166 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (119 games, 44.5% win rate); Slav Defense (119 games, 45.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,054 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaan Ehlvest play as Black?
As Black, Jaan Ehlvest most often plays: Modern Defense (263 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian (163 games, 41.1% win rate); Indian Defense (137 games, 39.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,007 games.
What is Jaan Ehlvest's FIDE rating?
Jaan Ehlvest is currently rated 2,534 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,405 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,643 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jaan Ehlvest played?
Our database contains 4,061 games by Jaan Ehlvest, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,753 wins, 1,420 draws, 886 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaan Ehlvest?
4,061 games by Jaan Ehlvest 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.