Prepare against Jan Christian Gold
DEU · World #28,497 classical · FIDE ID 16298128
When preparing against Jan Christian Gold, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 88 games by Jan Christian Gold, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Christian Gold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Christian Gold 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 | 1,995 | 2,018 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,922 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 42 | 15 | 31 | 47.7% |
| As White | 46 | 25 | 8 | 13 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Christian Gold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Christian Gold's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 78.3% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.2% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gold usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gold usually continues c4 (76.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Gold usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gold usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 70.8% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jan Christian Gold's chess games
All 88 games by Jan Christian Gold in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 42 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Christian Gluma | 2,161 | ch-GER U25-A | A21 |
| Nov 2023 | Reiner Heimrath | 2,155 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A49 |
| Dec 2023 | Luca Englert | 2,149 | chT-GER U16 | B22 |
| Dec 2023 | Johannes Semling | 2,147 | chT-GER U16 | A46 |
| Feb 2024 | Paulus Wohlfart | 2,118 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Bad Soden U14 Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,261 |
| Bad Soden U14 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,443 |
| ch-GER U25 Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 6 | 1,910 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Christian Gold's chess games?
88 games by Jan Christian Gold, from Feb 2020 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 Christian Gold has played.
What does Jan Christian Gold play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jan Christian Gold opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Christian Gold answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jan Christian Gold play as White?
As White, Jan Christian Gold's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Christian Gold play as Black?
As Black, Jan Christian Gold most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jan Christian Gold's FIDE rating?
Jan Christian Gold is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,735 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jan Christian Gold played?
Our database contains 88 games by Jan Christian Gold, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Christian Gold?
88 games by Jan Christian Gold 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.