Prepare against Jan Dette
DEU · World #15,932 classical · FIDE ID 12936677
Our database contains 191 games by Jan Dette, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Dette's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Dette 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 | 2,096 | 2,128 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,060 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 70 | 65 | 56 | 36.6% |
| As White | 96 | 39 | 27 | 30 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 31 | 38 | 26 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Dette's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Dette's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 65.6% | 57.9% |
| f4 | 18 | 18.8% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dette usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dette usually continues Bc4 (94.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dette usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Dette usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dette usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Dette usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 28.8% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.5% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 9.6% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jan Dette's chess games
All 191 games by Jan Dette in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 70 wins, 65 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Jiri Soukup | 2,355 | NRW Class2 1718 | B00 |
| Nov 2017 | Hans Klip | 2,302 | NRW Class2 1718 | A03 |
| Aug 2021 | Christian Srienz | 2,182 | 5th Innsbruck Open | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | Henrik Hesse | 2,166 | ch-GER U25-A | A14 |
| Jan 2024 | V. Zatonskih | 2,139 | Oberliga NRW 2324 | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 23 | 2,019 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,012 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,088 |
| NRW Class2 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| Rilton U2200 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,212 |
Interactive opening tree from all 191 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Dette's chess games?
191 games by Jan Dette, from Jul 2012 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 Dette has played.
What does Jan Dette play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Jan Dette opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Dette answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games).
What openings does Jan Dette play as White?
As White, Jan Dette's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (18 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Dette play as Black?
As Black, Jan Dette most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Jan Dette's FIDE rating?
Jan Dette is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Jan Dette played?
Our database contains 191 games by Jan Dette, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 65 draws, 56 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Dette?
191 games by Jan Dette 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.