Prepare against Jan Ludwig
DEU · World #20,922 classical · FIDE ID 24643289
Our database contains 101 games by Jan Ludwig, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Ludwig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Ludwig 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 | 2,050 | 2,079 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 41 | 30 | 30 | 40.6% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Ludwig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Ludwig's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 96.1% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ludwig usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 30.4% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Jan Ludwig's chess games
All 101 games by Jan Ludwig in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 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: 41 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Andreas Strunski | 2,245 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Andreas Mitscherling | 2,185 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | C10 |
| Jun 2008 | Konstantyn Tkachuk | 2,145 | ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | B01 |
| Apr 2014 | Wolfgang Hohlfeld | 2,106 | chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1314 | C02 |
| Aug 2007 | Jamshid Atri | 2,090 | Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger Liga Aufstieg | 2009 | 12 | 8 | 2,157 |
| ch-Hamburg U20 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,837 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,925 |
| Hamburg Robinow Open | 2005 | 8 | 6 | 1,639 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 2,002 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U18 | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-GER DLM U20 | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 11th Hamburg Weisse Dame Open | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,624 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Ludwig's chess games?
101 games by Jan Ludwig, from Apr 2006 to Jul 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 Ludwig has played.
What does Jan Ludwig play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jan Ludwig opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Ludwig answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jan Ludwig play as White?
As White, Jan Ludwig's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Ludwig play as Black?
As Black, Jan Ludwig most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jan Ludwig's FIDE rating?
Jan Ludwig is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Jan Ludwig played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jan Ludwig, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Ludwig?
101 games by Jan Ludwig 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.