Prepare against Jan-Henning Sohlmann
DEU · World #9,240 classical · FIDE ID 24676241
Our database contains 127 games by Jan-Henning Sohlmann, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Henning Sohlmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Henning Sohlmann 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 | 2,182 | 2,289 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,246 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 61 | 23 | 43 | 48.0% |
| As White | 53 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 74 | 37 | 12 | 25 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Henning Sohlmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Henning Sohlmann's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 56.1% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sohlmann usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sohlmann usually continues f4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sohlmann usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sohlmann usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Sohlmann usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 63.3% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 61.4% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Jan-Henning Sohlmann's chess games
All 127 games by Jan-Henning Sohlmann in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 61 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Steve Berger | 2,279 | GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | C11 |
| Apr 2008 | Jens Stadtmann | 2,258 | Ruhrgebiet VL2 0708 | A29 |
| Mar 2010 | Hansjoerg Himmel | 2,242 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 0910 | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Peter Koehn | 2,221 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | A20 |
| Sep 2018 | Fabian Kroeger | 2,215 | Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Cup Net Final A U2400 | 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,303 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,263 |
| GER Cup Net V2 U2400 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga2 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| 25th Staufer Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,245 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsliga1 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
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Where can I find Jan-Henning Sohlmann's chess games?
127 games by Jan-Henning Sohlmann, from Mar 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-Henning Sohlmann has played.
What does Jan-Henning Sohlmann play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Jan-Henning Sohlmann opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Henning Sohlmann answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan-Henning Sohlmann play as White?
As White, Jan-Henning Sohlmann's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Henning Sohlmann play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Henning Sohlmann most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Jan-Henning Sohlmann's FIDE rating?
Jan-Henning Sohlmann is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Jan-Henning Sohlmann played?
Our database contains 127 games by Jan-Henning Sohlmann, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 23 draws, 43 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Henning Sohlmann?
127 games by Jan-Henning Sohlmann 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.