Prepare against Jan Prins
NLD · World #32,202 classical · FIDE ID 1017179
Our database contains 122 games by Jan Prins, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Prins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Prins 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 | 1,973 | 2,084 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 34.4% |
| As White | 57 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Prins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Prins's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 54 | 94.7% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Prins usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Prins usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Prins usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Prins usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Prins usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 75.9% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Jan Prins's chess games
All 122 games by Jan Prins in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 42 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Maxence Godard | 2,371 | 38th Guernsey Open | D02 |
| Oct 2017 | Altanulzii Enkhtuul | 2,327 | 43rd Guernsey Open | D02 |
| Jun 2004 | Hans Groffen | 2,207 | Utrecht OKU Open A | D53 |
| Jun 2004 | Willem Van de Fliert | 2,167 | Utrecht OKU Open A | B13 |
| Oct 2008 | Jim E Vickery | 2,113 | 34th Guernsey Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,024 |
| Utrecht OKU Open A | 2004 | 14 | 6 | 2,181 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 38th Guernsey Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| 42nd Guernsey Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Prins's chess games?
122 games by Jan Prins, from Jan 2009 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 Prins has played.
What does Jan Prins play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jan Prins opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Prins answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Prins play as White?
As White, Jan Prins's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Prins play as Black?
As Black, Jan Prins most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Jan Prins's FIDE rating?
Jan Prins is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (May 2010).
How many games has Jan Prins played?
Our database contains 122 games by Jan Prins, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 40 draws, 40 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Prins?
122 games by Jan Prins 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.