Prepare against Jan Brix
Norway · World #107,441 classical · FIDE ID 1510363
When preparing against Jan Brix, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 74 games by Jan Brix, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Brix's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Brix 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 | 1,708 | 1,846 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 34 | 5 | 35 | 45.9% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 3 | 17 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Brix's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Brix's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 53.8% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 18 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Brix usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Brix usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Brix usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Brix usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Brix usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Brix usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Jan Brix's chess games
All 74 games by Jan Brix in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 34 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jan Raymond Holmboe | 1,715 | Caissa CC-ch | C47 |
| Apr 2004 | Pal Farmen | 1,631 | Vestfold KM Open | B13 |
| Jan 2004 | Einar Kjamperud | 1,610 | Caissa CC-ch | D35 |
| Apr 2004 | Ole Richard Tuft | 1,595 | Vestfold KM Open | B43 |
| Mar 2019 | Leif Tidemann-Andersen | 1,588 | Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandefjord Caissa Open | 2006 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,402 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2005 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,225 |
| Sandefjord MGP | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,300 |
| Sandefjord Caissa Spring Seniors | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,758 |
| Sandefjord Hostturneringen | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 1,553 |
| ch-Sandefjord Caissa CC | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,323 |
| Bergen Grand Prix B | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,204 |
| Vestfold KM Open | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Brix's chess games?
74 games by Jan Brix, from Jun 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 Brix has played.
What does Jan Brix play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan Brix opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Brix answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Jan Brix play as White?
As White, Jan Brix's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Brix play as Black?
As Black, Jan Brix most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jan Brix's FIDE rating?
Jan Brix is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Jan Brix played?
Our database contains 74 games by Jan Brix, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Brix?
74 games by Jan Brix 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.