Prepare against Jan Han Petersen
DNK · World #39,592 classical · FIDE ID 1427121
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Han Petersen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Han Petersen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Han Petersen 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 | 1,937 | 1,948 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,877 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Han Petersen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Han Petersen's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 66.7% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Petersen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Petersen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jan Han Petersen's chess games
All 54 games by Jan Han Petersen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Bogi Hansen Eliasen | 1,910 | ch-DEN G5-2A | A80 |
| Nov 2007 | Aage Niels Christensen | 1,884 | Valby K41 Open 0708 | C09 |
| Apr 2014 | Peter Willer Svendsen | 1,870 | ch-DEN G5-A | C43 |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Nielsen | 1,801 | 34th Politiken Cup | D52 |
| Apr 2014 | Aksel Hansen | 1,720 | ch-DEN G5-A | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Politiken Cup | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,702 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,417 |
| Valby K41 Open 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,854 |
| ch-DEN G5-2A | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-DEN G5-A | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,905 |
| Aarhus Chess House-A | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,878 |
| Hedehusene B3 | 1991 | 3 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Han Petersen's chess games?
54 games by Jan Han Petersen, from Apr 2008 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 Han Petersen has played.
What does Jan Han Petersen play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Jan Han Petersen opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Han Petersen answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Han Petersen play as White?
As White, Jan Han Petersen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Han Petersen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Han Petersen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jan Han Petersen's FIDE rating?
Jan Han Petersen is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Jan Han Petersen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Han Petersen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Han Petersen?
54 games by Jan Han Petersen 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.