Prepare against Jan Holtwessels
DEU · World #12,464 classical · FIDE ID 34639560
When preparing against Jan Holtwessels, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 51 games by Jan Holtwessels, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Holtwessels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Holtwessels 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 | 2,137 | 2,146 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,000 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 52.9% |
| As White | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 53.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 113 rated games against 98 different opponents, across 30 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 75 | 38 | 13 | 24 | 50.7% | 1,907 | 1,959 | 7 |
| Rapid | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% | 1,985 | 2,085 | 3 |
| Blitz | 24 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 12.5% | 2,142 | 1,951 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 58 | 17 | 13 | 28 | 29.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 32 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 71.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 1,996 | 2,129 |
| 2025 | 60 | 26 | 12 | 22 | 2,028 | 2,042 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,088 | 1,955 |
| 2023 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1,628 | 1,548 |
Where Jan Holtwessels has played
Germany (18) · Netherlands (12)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Holtwessels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Holtwessels's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Jan Holtwessels's chess games
All 51 games by Jan Holtwessels in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Oct 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Spartak Grigorian | 2,418 | Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | D30 |
| Oct 2026 | Tom Peters | 2,179 | 1. Vechta Open | A-Open | C84 |
| Oct 2026 | Jakob Noennig | 2,175 | Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | C53 |
| Jan 2026 | Bert Sieber | 2,167 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | E48 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Bangert | 2,130 | DEM U16 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,081 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Deutsche Ländermeisterschaft 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| 1. Vechta Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,147 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,223 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| Oberliga Nord W 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Holtwessels's chess games?
51 games by Jan Holtwessels, from Dec 2023 to Oct 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 Holtwessels has played.
What does Jan Holtwessels play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Holtwessels opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Holtwessels answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Jan Holtwessels play as White?
As White, Jan Holtwessels's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Holtwessels play as Black?
As Black, Jan Holtwessels most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jan Holtwessels's FIDE rating?
Jan Holtwessels is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jan Holtwessels played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jan Holtwessels, covering Dec 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Holtwessels?
51 games by Jan Holtwessels 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.