Prepare against Jan Holtwessels
DEU · World #12,903 classical · FIDE ID 34639560
Our database contains 31 games by Jan Holtwessels, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 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 | 2,130 | 2,130 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,030 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,000 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 51.6% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 58.8% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c6 (45% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Holtwessels usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% 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 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jan Holtwessels's chess games
All 31 games by Jan Holtwessels in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Spartak Grigorian | 2,418 | Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | Bert Sieber | 2,167 | ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | E48 |
| May 2026 | Jonas Bangert | 2,130 | DEM U16 | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Yannick Koch | 2,075 | Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | B28 |
| Jun 2026 | Frank Peters | 2,035 | Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJEM 2026 - Niedersachsen U16 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,081 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-Lower Saxony 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| Pokalmannschaftsmeisterschaft Niedersachsen/Bremen | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| 5. Kurt Pape-Open | A-Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,263 |
| 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?
31 games by Jan Holtwessels, from Dec 2023 to Aug 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 14 games with White in our database, Jan Holtwessels opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Holtwessels answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan Holtwessels play as White?
As White, Jan Holtwessels's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Holtwessels play as Black?
As Black, Jan Holtwessels most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jan Holtwessels's FIDE rating?
Jan Holtwessels is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jan Holtwessels played?
Our database contains 31 games by Jan Holtwessels, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 8 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Holtwessels?
31 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.