Prepare against Jan Persson
Sweden · World #23,855 classical · FIDE ID 1711830
When preparing against Jan Persson, expect 1.c4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Persson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Persson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Persson 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 | 2,026 | 2,083 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,060 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,105 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Persson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Persson's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 30 | 96.8% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Persson usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Persson usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Persson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Persson's chess games
All 56 games by Jan Persson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Ari Ziegler | 2,361 | chT-SWE 0203 | B10 |
| Mar 2003 | Goran Astrom | 2,331 | chT-SWE 0203 | A19 |
| Nov 2002 | Borislav Ikonic | 2,295 | chT-SWE 0203 | A13 |
| Jan 1994 | Leif Svensson | 2,285 | Lidkoping Open | A28 |
| Apr 2008 | Terje Torgersen | 2,076 | Gausdal Open B | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SWE 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 4 | 2,212 |
| Gausdal Open B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,092 |
| Gausdal Classics Elo Open | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,929 |
| Lidkoping Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,268 |
| chT2-SWE 1011 | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,033 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 1,659 |
| Malmo Open | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Persson's chess games?
56 games by Jan Persson, from Jul 2007 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 Persson has played.
What does Jan Persson play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jan Persson opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Persson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Persson play as White?
As White, Jan Persson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Persson play as Black?
As Black, Jan Persson most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jan Persson's FIDE rating?
Jan Persson is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Jan Persson played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Persson, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Persson?
56 games by Jan Persson 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.