Prepare against Jan Bettman
NLD · World #59,563 classical · FIDE ID 1015486
When preparing against Jan Bettman, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Jan Bettman, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Bettman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Bettman 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 | 1,857 | 1,922 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 68 | 23 | 112 | 33.5% |
| As White | 100 | 39 | 14 | 47 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 29 | 9 | 65 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Bettman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Bettman's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 39.0% | 53.8% |
| a3 | 21 | 21.0% | 35.7% |
| e3 | 18 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 16.0% | 46.9% |
| g4 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bettman usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Bettman usually continues Bb5 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bettman usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- 1.a3 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …g6 (38% of these games) — Bettman usually continues h4 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bettman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Bettman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 51.7% | 24.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 43.3% | 28.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
Jan Bettman's chess games
All 203 games by Jan Bettman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 68 wins, 23 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/1/11 | 20.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Jeroen Wismeijer | 2,262 | 9th Haarlem AKN Open | A50 |
| Apr 2004 | Olivier Jean | 2,245 | Pierrevert Open | A50 |
| Jan 1999 | Peter Monte | 2,120 | Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | C00 |
| Jul 2006 | Daan In't Veld | 2,113 | Haarlem Nova College Open | B33 |
| Mar 2012 | Thotsaporn Thanatipanonda | 2,101 | 1st Lanta Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,794 |
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,889 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,492 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,391 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,875 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,798 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 7 | 0 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Bettman's chess games?
203 games by Jan Bettman, from Oct 2006 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 Jan Bettman has played.
What does Jan Bettman play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Jan Bettman opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.a3 (21% of games), 1.e3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Bettman answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jan Bettman play as White?
As White, Jan Bettman's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Dunst Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Bettman play as Black?
As Black, Jan Bettman most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jan Bettman's FIDE rating?
Jan Bettman is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jan Bettman played?
Our database contains 203 games by Jan Bettman, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 23 draws, 112 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Bettman?
203 games by Jan Bettman 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.