Prepare against Jan Laakmann
DEU · World #92,754 classical · FIDE ID 533055165
When preparing against Jan Laakmann, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Jan Laakmann, covering Oct 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Laakmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Laakmann 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 | 1,753 | 1,805 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,804 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,804 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025): 37 rated games against 36 different opponents, across 5 events in 1 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 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% | 1,848 | 1,781 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,875 | 1,675 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 33.3% | 1,838 | 1,598 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 1,850 | 1,731 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Laakmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Laakmann's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Laakmann usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Laakmann usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Laakmann usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Jan Laakmann's chess games
All 39 games by Jan Laakmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2025 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Jonas Riemann | 1,992 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | B06 |
| Nov 2026 | Christian Laustetter | 1,934 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Johanna Kraus | 1,675 | German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | D30 |
| Nov 2026 | Tanisha Shital Gotadke | 1,620 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | E01 |
| Nov 2026 | Paul Maria Georg Droesser | 1,531 | German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Blitz | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,907 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 1-100 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,877 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 1-100) | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,609 |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Blitz (Boards 101+) | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| German University Chess Championship 2025 | Rapid Board 101+ | 2025 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 16. Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,791 |
| German University Chess Championship (Rapid & Blitz) 2026 | Rapid | Boards 101+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Laakmann's chess games?
39 games by Jan Laakmann, from Oct 2025 to Nov 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 Laakmann has played.
What does Jan Laakmann play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jan Laakmann opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Laakmann answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Laakmann play as White?
As White, Jan Laakmann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Laakmann play as Black?
As Black, Jan Laakmann most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Laakmann's FIDE rating?
Jan Laakmann is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jan Laakmann played?
Our database contains 39 games by Jan Laakmann, covering Oct 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Laakmann?
39 games by Jan Laakmann 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.