Prepare against Jan Runnby
Sweden · World #8,037 classical · FIDE ID 1701290
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Runnby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Runnby's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Runnby 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 | 2,204 | 2,250 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,218 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 29.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Runnby's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Runnby's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Runnby usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Runnby usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Runnby usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Runnby usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Jan Runnby's chess games
All 37 games by Jan Runnby 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: 11 wins, 17 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1980 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,425 | ch-SWE | E90 |
| Jan 1979 | Roland Ekstroem | 2,385 | ch-SWE | C64 |
| Jan 1980 | Ove Kinnmark | 2,365 | ch-SWE | A38 |
| Jan 1980 | Christer Bergstrom | 2,285 | ch-SWE | E65 |
| Jan 1979 | Anton Fridh | 2,270 | ch-SWE | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 1980 | 28 | 14.5 | 2,369 |
| ch-Nordic | 1979 | 8 | 5 | 2,430 |
| Limhamn Open | 1983 | 1 | 0 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Runnby's chess games?
37 games by Jan Runnby, 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 Runnby has played.
What does Jan Runnby play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jan Runnby opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Runnby answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Runnby play as White?
As White, Jan Runnby's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Runnby play as Black?
As Black, Jan Runnby most often plays: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Runnby's FIDE rating?
Jan Runnby is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Jan Runnby played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan Runnby, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 17 draws, 9 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Runnby?
37 games by Jan Runnby 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.