Prepare against Jan Mantau
DEU · World #10,499 classical · FIDE ID 4639693
Our database contains 127 games by Jan Mantau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Mantau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Mantau 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 | 2,162 | 2,243 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 55 | 35 | 37 | 43.3% |
| As White | 66 | 33 | 16 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Mantau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Mantau's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 61.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mantau usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mantau usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Mantau usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mantau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Jan Mantau's chess games
All 127 games by Jan Mantau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Yakiv Loyfenfeld | 2,426 | chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | D78 |
| Aug 2013 | Yuri Boidman | 2,403 | 17th Bad Godesberg Open | B01 |
| Feb 2012 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,378 | chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | B06 |
| Dec 2001 | Gordon Andre | 2,325 | Strausberg Weihnachts Open | C15 |
| May 2008 | Christian Michna | 2,306 | Bargteheide Open | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargteheide Open | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,164 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-S 18/19 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| 15th Bad Godesberg Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| Regionalliga Mittelrhein 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 17th Bad Godesberg Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Mantau's chess games?
127 games by Jan Mantau, from Apr 2003 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 Mantau has played.
What does Jan Mantau play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Jan Mantau opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Mantau answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Mantau play as White?
As White, Jan Mantau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Mantau play as Black?
As Black, Jan Mantau most often plays: King's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jan Mantau's FIDE rating?
Jan Mantau is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jan Mantau played?
Our database contains 127 games by Jan Mantau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Mantau?
127 games by Jan Mantau 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.