Prepare against Jan-Niklas Phenn
DEU · World #26,168 classical · FIDE ID 12954985
Our database contains 66 games by Jan-Niklas Phenn, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Niklas Phenn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Niklas Phenn 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 31.8% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Phenn usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Phenn usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Phenn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 86.2% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Jan-Niklas Phenn's chess games
All 66 games by Jan-Niklas Phenn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Konstantin Urban | 1,956 | ch-Sachsen U14 | C10 |
| Apr 2013 | Felix Teichmann | 1,752 | ch-Sachsen U14 | E91 |
| Sep 2010 | Adelbert Roeckl | 1,477 | 12th Nuremberg Zabo Open | A53 |
| Apr 2013 | Lucas Schoene | 1,444 | ch-Sachsen U14 | C55 |
| Apr 2012 | Ole Poeschl | 1,333 | ch-Sachsen U12 | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen U12 | 2012 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,391 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,134 |
| 1st Arber Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-Sachsen U10 | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,188 |
| ch-Sachsen U14 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,696 |
| 15th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,430 |
| 14th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
| 12th Nuremberg Zabo Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Niklas Phenn's chess games?
66 games by Jan-Niklas Phenn, from Sep 2012 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-Niklas Phenn has played.
What does Jan-Niklas Phenn play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jan-Niklas Phenn opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Niklas Phenn answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan-Niklas Phenn play as White?
As White, Jan-Niklas Phenn's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Niklas Phenn play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Niklas Phenn most often plays: Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jan-Niklas Phenn's FIDE rating?
Jan-Niklas Phenn is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jan-Niklas Phenn played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jan-Niklas Phenn, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Niklas Phenn?
66 games by Jan-Niklas Phenn 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.