Prepare against Jan Engel
DEU · World #47,367 classical · FIDE ID 12993557
When preparing against Jan Engel, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 124 games by Jan Engel, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan Engel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Engel 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 | 1,904 | 1,927 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,927 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 49 | 40 | 35 | 39.5% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Engel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Engel's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 67.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 29.5% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Engel usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Engel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Engel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 59.4% | 57.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 31.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Jan Engel's chess games
All 124 games by Jan Engel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Jochen Wilhelm | 2,164 | ch-Untergrombach 35th | B90 |
| Jan 2019 | Gerd Erich Keuth | 2,016 | Hessen Cup Goldener Springer | A35 |
| Nov 2017 | Andreas Guenther | 1,991 | 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | D00 |
| Oct 2023 | Norbert Ahrends | 1,924 | ch-Gross Gerau | D31 |
| May 2016 | Uwe Bjoerknes | 1,841 | 19th Rhein Main Open B | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 1,701 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,895 |
| 7th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,905 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,750 |
| 17th Karl Mala Memorial Open B | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,727 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 2,014 |
| 22nd Rhein Main Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Engel's chess games?
124 games by Jan Engel, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 Engel has played.
What does Jan Engel play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jan Engel opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Engel answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Jan Engel play as White?
As White, Jan Engel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Engel play as Black?
As Black, Jan Engel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Jan Engel's FIDE rating?
Jan Engel is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Engel played?
Our database contains 124 games by Jan Engel, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 40 draws, 35 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Engel?
124 games by Jan Engel 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.