Prepare against Jan Pubantz
FM · DEU · World #5,294 classical · FIDE ID 12996114
Our database contains 500 games by Jan Pubantz, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Pubantz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Pubantz 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 | 2,266 | 2,339 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,237 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,214 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 500 | 203 | 151 | 146 | 40.6% |
| As White | 251 | 112 | 71 | 68 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 249 | 91 | 80 | 78 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Pubantz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Pubantz's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 77.7% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 12.0% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 73.3% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues Nf3 (84.4% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Pubantz usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 95 | 64.6% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 38 | 25.9% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 56 | 83.6% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 14.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Pubantz's chess games
All 500 games by Jan Pubantz in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 203 wins, 151 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 76 | 29/26/21 | 38.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 44 | 17/18/9 | 38.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Georg Meier | 2,628 | Bundesliga 2023-24 | B22 |
| Oct 2023 | Moritz Weishaeutel | 2,427 | chT-GER Lands U20 | D30 |
| Mar 2023 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,424 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | D10 |
| Aug 2022 | Sebastian Plischki | 2,374 | Lehrte Comitec | D11 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Kopylov | 2,369 | 100 Jahre NSV | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 43 | 23.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Niedersachsen | 2024 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,837 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,270 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,032 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2019 | 17 | 6 | 2,164 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-Hannover U10 | 2013 | 15 | 12 | 1,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Pubantz's chess games?
500 games by Jan Pubantz, from Jun 2015 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 Pubantz has played.
What does Jan Pubantz play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Jan Pubantz opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Pubantz answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jan Pubantz play as White?
As White, Jan Pubantz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (76 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Pubantz play as Black?
As Black, Jan Pubantz most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Jan Pubantz's FIDE rating?
Jan Pubantz is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jan Pubantz played?
Our database contains 500 games by Jan Pubantz, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 151 draws, 146 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Pubantz?
500 games by Jan Pubantz 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.