Prepare against Jan Nordenbaek
DNK · World #10,352 classical · FIDE ID 1401475
Our database contains 619 games by Jan Nordenbaek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Nordenbaek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Nordenbaek 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 | 2,164 | 2,271 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,266 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,132 | 2,199 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 207 | 213 | 199 | 33.4% |
| As White | 308 | 110 | 109 | 89 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 311 | 97 | 104 | 110 | 31.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Nordenbaek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Nordenbaek's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 238 | 77.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 10.4% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 10.1% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Nordenbaek usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 62.8% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 47 | 36.4% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 57.1% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 44 | 37.0% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Jan Nordenbaek's chess games
All 619 games by Jan Nordenbaek 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: 207 wins, 213 draws, 199 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/16/15 | 27.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 30 | 9/11/10 | 30.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B38 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Mads Andersen | 2,615 | DEN-ch Rapid Open | C54 |
| May 2023 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,424 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | A48 |
| Jan 1994 | Matthias Steinbacher | 2,390 | 16th Politiken Cup | E89 |
| Jun 2010 | Milan Franic | 2,390 | 24th Pula Open | E91 |
| May 2023 | Steen Fedder | 2,380 | DEN-ch Blitz Open | A72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-DEN | 2013 | 30 | 12 | 2,187 |
| Copenhagen Bronshoj Open | 2015 | 28 | 17 | 2,171 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2019 | 26 | 14 | 2,222 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 2,209 |
| ch-Fyn | 2010 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,078 |
| Roskilde Domkirke | 1997 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,284 |
| Roskilde Domkirke Open | 1995 | 13 | 8 | 2,234 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Nordenbaek's chess games?
619 games by Jan Nordenbaek, 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 Nordenbaek has played.
What does Jan Nordenbaek play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Jan Nordenbaek opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Nordenbaek answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jan Nordenbaek play as White?
As White, Jan Nordenbaek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Nordenbaek play as Black?
As Black, Jan Nordenbaek most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (30 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 311 games.
What is Jan Nordenbaek's FIDE rating?
Jan Nordenbaek is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,132 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,271 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Jan Nordenbaek played?
Our database contains 619 games by Jan Nordenbaek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 213 draws, 199 losses (33.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Nordenbaek?
619 games by Jan Nordenbaek 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.