Prepare against Jan Balje
NLD · World #13,407 classical · FIDE ID 1004085
Our database contains 270 games by Jan Balje, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Balje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Balje 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 | 2,123 | 2,246 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 89 | 92 | 89 | 33.0% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 41 | 41 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 132 | 33 | 51 | 48 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Balje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Balje's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 79.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 11.6% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 8.0% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Balje usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 52.7% | 51.3% |
| c6 | 29 | 39.2% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 74.2% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
Jan Balje's chess games
All 270 games by Jan Balje 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: 89 wins, 92 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Lev Gutman | 2,455 | 5th Vellmar Open A | D74 |
| Aug 2004 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,394 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | E94 |
| Jul 2024 | Felix Meissner | 2,382 | 11th Arber Open | E51 |
| May 2017 | Ilias Van der Lende | 2,347 | chT-NED 1617 | D31 |
| Jun 2018 | Eelke De Boer | 2,325 | Hilversum Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2017 | 13 | 9 | 2,192 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,121 |
| 11th Arber Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,169 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,190 |
| 20th Marianske Lazne Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,147 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 51st Groningen Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Balje's chess games?
270 games by Jan Balje, 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 Jan Balje has played.
What does Jan Balje play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Jan Balje opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Balje answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Jan Balje play as White?
As White, Jan Balje's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 68.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Balje play as Black?
As Black, Jan Balje most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Jan Balje's FIDE rating?
Jan Balje is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Jan Balje played?
Our database contains 270 games by Jan Balje, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 92 draws, 89 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Balje?
270 games by Jan Balje 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.