Prepare against Jan Borge Solbakken
Norway · World #117,271 classical · FIDE ID 1515675
When preparing against Jan Borge Solbakken, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Jan Borge Solbakken, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Borge Solbakken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Borge Solbakken 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 | 1,681 | 1,821 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,549 | 1,810 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,810 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 83 | 16 | 80 | 46.4% |
| As White | 89 | 46 | 9 | 34 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 90 | 37 | 7 | 46 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Borge Solbakken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Borge Solbakken's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 76.4% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 15.7% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues Bf4 (72.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Solbakken usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 49.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.4% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Borge Solbakken's chess games
All 179 games by Jan Borge Solbakken in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 83 wins, 16 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Jon Kare Myrene | 1,851 | ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region Master | A40 |
| Dec 2004 | Geir Brobakken | 1,843 | Hamar Open A | C10 |
| Apr 2008 | Ole-Jakob Kristiansen | 1,807 | ch-Hamar CC | A18 |
| Feb 2008 | Odd Steinar Ormasen | 1,791 | ch-Hamar CC | A31 |
| Sep 2004 | Lars Pilo | 1,790 | Hamar Open A | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamar CC | 2011 | 71 | 37.5 | 1,594 |
| Hamar Open A | 2014 | 45 | 18.5 | 1,596 |
| Hamar Open | 2013 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,467 |
| ch-Varen CC | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-Hamar CC A | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,506 |
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-Hamar A | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,457 |
| ch-Hedmark & Oppland Region Master | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,534 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Geir Brobakken (18 games) · Ole Hoel (14 games) · Odd Steinar Ormasen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Borge Solbakken's chess games?
179 games by Jan Borge Solbakken, from Jan 2015 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 Borge Solbakken has played.
What does Jan Borge Solbakken play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Jan Borge Solbakken opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Borge Solbakken answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Borge Solbakken play as White?
As White, Jan Borge Solbakken's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Borge Solbakken play as Black?
As Black, Jan Borge Solbakken most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Jan Borge Solbakken's FIDE rating?
Jan Borge Solbakken is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,549 in rapid and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (May 2025).
How many games has Jan Borge Solbakken played?
Our database contains 179 games by Jan Borge Solbakken, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 16 draws, 80 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Borge Solbakken?
179 games by Jan Borge Solbakken 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.