Prepare against Jan Engelberg
Finland · World #69,985 classical · FIDE ID 504262
When preparing against Jan Engelberg, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 87 games by Jan Engelberg, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Engelberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Engelberg 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 | 1,821 | 1,965 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,851 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,844 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 18 | 29 | 40 | 20.7% |
| As White | 45 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Engelberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Engelberg's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 51.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 22.2% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 18.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Engelberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 76.2% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 18.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Jan Engelberg's chess games
All 87 games by Jan Engelberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Riku Haataja | 2,309 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | A81 |
| Jan 1999 | Jura Bibik | 2,270 | Kajaani We KaSY Open | B12 |
| Nov 2004 | Leo Peltola | 2,079 | chT-FIN 1B 0405 | E02 |
| Sep 2017 | Harri Hytonen | 2,041 | chT-FIN Gp1 1718 | B12 |
| Nov 2022 | Eemil-Veikka Peuranen | 1,544 | chT1-FIN Gp2 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-FIN | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| Kotka Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | – |
| chT-FIN 1B 0910 | 2010 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,975 |
| chT-Kouvola | 1994 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-FIN Gp1 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,903 |
| chT-FIN 1B 0203 | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Kajaani We KaSY Open | 1999 | 4 | 3 | 2,489 |
| 40th Kuopio Open B | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Engelberg's chess games?
87 games by Jan Engelberg, from Oct 2003 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 Engelberg has played.
What does Jan Engelberg play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Jan Engelberg opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Engelberg answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Engelberg play as White?
As White, Jan Engelberg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Engelberg play as Black?
As Black, Jan Engelberg most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jan Engelberg's FIDE rating?
Jan Engelberg is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jan Engelberg played?
Our database contains 87 games by Jan Engelberg, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Engelberg?
87 games by Jan Engelberg 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.