Prepare against Jan Heijenrath
NLD · World #67,071 classical · FIDE ID 1039393
When preparing against Jan Heijenrath, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Heijenrath, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Heijenrath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Heijenrath 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 | 1,831 | 1,842 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 24.4% |
| As White | 25 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 12.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Heijenrath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Heijenrath's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Heijenrath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Heijenrath's chess games
All 45 games by Jan Heijenrath in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Wim Maurissen | 1,906 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D00 |
| Jun 2011 | Franz Johnen | 1,842 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A17 |
| May 2013 | Yonne Tangelder | 1,837 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B23 |
| May 2015 | Ivar Alexander Mossin | 1,757 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B98 |
| May 2015 | Wim Veelenturf | 1,712 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,668 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,786 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,913 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,719 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,525 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga w 17/18 | 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Heijenrath's chess games?
45 games by Jan Heijenrath, from Jul 2011 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 Heijenrath has played.
What does Jan Heijenrath play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jan Heijenrath opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Heijenrath answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jan Heijenrath play as White?
As White, Jan Heijenrath's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Heijenrath play as Black?
As Black, Jan Heijenrath most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Canard Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan Heijenrath's FIDE rating?
Jan Heijenrath is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Jan Heijenrath played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Heijenrath, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Heijenrath?
45 games by Jan Heijenrath 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.