Prepare against Jan Lofberg
DNK · World #54,029 classical · FIDE ID 1427296
Our database contains 61 games by Jan Lofberg, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Lofberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Lofberg 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 | 1,877 | 1,983 | Apr 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 21.3% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Lofberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Lofberg's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Lofberg usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Jan Lofberg's chess games
All 61 games by Jan Lofberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 24 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Bob Merx | 2,093 | 27th EU-Cup | C33 |
| Jan 2008 | Esben Christensen | 2,060 | Valby K41 Open 0708 | B40 |
| Oct 2008 | Egon Laugesen | 2,024 | Valby K41 Autumn A | B06 |
| May 2008 | Soren Holm Jensen | 2,009 | Valby K41 Spring-A | C33 |
| May 2008 | Kurt Hollesen | 1,990 | Valby K41 Spring-A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valby K41 Spring-A | 2009 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| Valby K41 Open 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,605 |
| Valby K41 Open 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
| Valby K41 Autumn A | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Valby K41 Autumn-B | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,844 |
| 27th EU-Cup | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,960 |
| Danish Championship 2026 - Veteran | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Lofberg's chess games?
61 games by Jan Lofberg, from Apr 2008 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 Lofberg has played.
What does Jan Lofberg play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jan Lofberg opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Lofberg answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jan Lofberg play as White?
As White, Jan Lofberg's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Lofberg play as Black?
As Black, Jan Lofberg most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jan Lofberg's FIDE rating?
Jan Lofberg is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Jan Lofberg played?
Our database contains 61 games by Jan Lofberg, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 24 draws, 24 losses (21.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Lofberg?
61 games by Jan Lofberg 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.