Prepare against Jan Oltmanns
DEU · World #12,361 classical · FIDE ID 16251318
When preparing against Jan Oltmanns, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Oltmanns, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Oltmanns's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Oltmanns 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 | 2,137 | 2,174 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,160 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Oltmanns's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Oltmanns's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Oltmanns usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Jan Oltmanns's chess games
All 54 games by Jan Oltmanns in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Thomas Windfuhr | 2,231 | 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Dieter Puth | 2,186 | BL2-West 2223 | E11 |
| Jul 2019 | Carsten Steinle | 2,147 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Karl-Ludwig Toel | 2,068 | 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | E33 |
| Jun 2018 | Steven Nowak | 2,058 | 9th Herne UFO Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 3 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,055 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 46th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 40th Muensterland Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| Oberliga NRW 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 2,041 |
| 9th Herne UFO Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,051 |
| Ruhrgebiet Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,900 |
| Oberliga NRW 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Oltmanns's chess games?
54 games by Jan Oltmanns, from Dec 2017 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 Oltmanns has played.
What does Jan Oltmanns play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jan Oltmanns opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Oltmanns answers 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Jan Oltmanns play as White?
As White, Jan Oltmanns's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Oltmanns play as Black?
As Black, Jan Oltmanns most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Oltmanns's FIDE rating?
Jan Oltmanns is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Jan Oltmanns played?
Our database contains 54 games by Jan Oltmanns, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Oltmanns?
54 games by Jan Oltmanns 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.