Prepare against Jan Priebe
FM · DEU · World #5,701 classical · FIDE ID 4657527
Our database contains 323 games by Jan Priebe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Priebe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Priebe 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 | 2,255 | 2,305 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,306 | 2,322 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,225 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 132 | 103 | 88 | 40.9% |
| As White | 163 | 82 | 48 | 33 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Priebe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Priebe's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 162 | 99.4% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Priebe usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Priebe usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Priebe usually continues d4 (67.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Priebe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 98.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 93.2% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Jan Priebe's chess games
All 323 games by Jan Priebe 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: 132 wins, 103 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 35 | 19/7/9 | 54.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 1/9/4 | 7.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Maarten Solleveld | 2,507 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B42 |
| Dec 2011 | Catalin Navrotescu | 2,421 | 32nd Bethune Open | E95 |
| Nov 2001 | Suren Petrosian | 2,385 | Oberliga Nord N 0102 | B33 |
| Nov 2009 | Hannes Langrock | 2,384 | BL2-Nord 0910 | A26 |
| May 2023 | Isaac Garner | 2,378 | Oberliga Nord N 2223 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mecklenburg VP HT | 1998 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,988 |
| Greifswalder Open | 1999 | 13 | 9 | 2,328 |
| 7th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,319 |
| ch-Mecklenburg VP MT | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| 11th Leipzig VfB Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
| BL2-Nord 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,254 |
| ch-Berlin MV MT | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Priebe's chess games?
323 games by Jan Priebe, 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 Priebe has played.
What does Jan Priebe play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Jan Priebe opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Priebe answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Priebe play as White?
As White, Jan Priebe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (35 games, 54.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Priebe play as Black?
As Black, Jan Priebe most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Jan Priebe's FIDE rating?
Jan Priebe is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,306 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jan Priebe played?
Our database contains 323 games by Jan Priebe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 103 draws, 88 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Priebe?
323 games by Jan Priebe 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.