Prepare against Jan Bartsch
DEU · World #53,491 classical · FIDE ID 24664499
Our database contains 172 games by Jan Bartsch, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bartsch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bartsch 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 | 1,880 | 1,887 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 70 | 59 | 43 | 40.7% |
| As White | 86 | 40 | 26 | 20 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bartsch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bartsch's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 75.6% | 62.3% |
| b3 | 16 | 18.6% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.3% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Bc4 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Bartsch usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 59.2% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 9 | 18.4% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Bartsch's chess games
All 172 games by Jan Bartsch in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 70 wins, 59 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Franz-Josef Bienhuels | 1,869 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1617 | B43 |
| Jan 2017 | Leonhard Ortmeier | 1,866 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1617 | B03 |
| Sep 2022 | Arne Zachej | 1,849 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | A06 |
| Nov 2022 | Sven Wehmeier | 1,807 | Muensterland Regionalliga Gr1 2223 | B07 |
| Mar 2009 | Katharina Wild | 1,790 | Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0809 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NRW U12 | 2001 | 16 | 6 | – |
| Steinfurt Bezirksklasse 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 1,359 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,663 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,575 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 1,888 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,889 |
| Steinfurt Kreisklasse 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 8 | 1,576 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bartsch's chess games?
172 games by Jan Bartsch, from Jan 2007 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 Bartsch has played.
What does Jan Bartsch play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Jan Bartsch opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bartsch answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Bartsch play as White?
As White, Jan Bartsch's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bartsch play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bartsch most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jan Bartsch's FIDE rating?
Jan Bartsch is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jan Bartsch played?
Our database contains 172 games by Jan Bartsch, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 59 draws, 43 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bartsch?
172 games by Jan Bartsch 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.