Prepare against Jan Kregelin
DEU · World #13,590 classical · FIDE ID 4641108
When preparing against Jan Kregelin, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 209 games by Jan Kregelin, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jan Kregelin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Kregelin 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 | 2,122 | 2,221 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,128 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 54 | 106 | 49 | 25.8% |
| As White | 111 | 29 | 56 | 26 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 98 | 25 | 50 | 23 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Kregelin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Kregelin's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 83.8% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 11.7% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues c4 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kregelin usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 66.0% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 34.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 53.6% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 46.4% | 57.7% |
Jan Kregelin's chess games
All 209 games by Jan Kregelin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 106 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Stephan Rausch | 2,340 | Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | D31 |
| Apr 2014 | Matthias Liedtke | 2,311 | Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Thilo Ehmann | 2,283 | 28th Wiesbaden Open | B90 |
| Jan 1999 | Stefan Neidig | 2,275 | Oberliga Ost-A 9899 | D09 |
| Jan 1995 | Hans-Juergen Frommelt | 2,240 | Oberliga Ost-A 9495 | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 2,013 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,126 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,174 |
| Oberliga Ost A 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,161 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Kregelin's chess games?
209 games by Jan Kregelin, from Apr 2003 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 Kregelin has played.
What does Jan Kregelin play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Jan Kregelin opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Kregelin answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Jan Kregelin play as White?
As White, Jan Kregelin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Kregelin play as Black?
As Black, Jan Kregelin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Jan Kregelin's FIDE rating?
Jan Kregelin is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jan Kregelin played?
Our database contains 209 games by Jan Kregelin, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 106 draws, 49 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Kregelin?
209 games by Jan Kregelin 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.