Prepare against Jan Schleicher Christensen
DNK · World #22,353 classical · FIDE ID 1400916
When preparing against Jan Schleicher Christensen, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Jan Schleicher Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jan Schleicher Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Schleicher Christensen 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 | 2,039 | 2,279 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,222 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,229 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 40 | 43 | 78 | 24.8% |
| As White | 70 | 17 | 20 | 33 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 91 | 23 | 23 | 45 | 25.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 368 rated games against 290 different opponents, across 88 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 335 | 128 | 99 | 108 | 38.2% | 2,137 | 2,156 | 11 |
| Rapid | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 54.5% | 2,082 | 2,227 | 5 |
| Blitz | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 68.2% | 2,032 | 2,214 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 144 | 22 | 47 | 75 | 15.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 220 | 123 | 57 | 40 | 55.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 37 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2,056 | 2,091 |
| 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2,003 | 2,039 |
| 2024 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 2,057 | 1,961 |
| 2023 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2,132 | 2,157 |
| 2022 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2,176 | 2,101 |
| 2021 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2,188 | 2,209 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2,287 | 2,153 |
| 2019 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2,039 | 2,039 |
| 2018 | 39 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 2,079 | 2,274 |
| 2017 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2,073 | 2,094 |
| 2016 | 31 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 2,128 | 2,222 |
| 2015 | 53 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 2,152 | 2,167 |
| 2014 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2,208 | 2,194 |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2,197 | 2,097 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,224 | 2,224 |
| 2011 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2,156 | 2,260 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2,161 | 2,218 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2,103 | 2,503 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,199 | 2,066 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,237 | 2,237 |
Where Jan Schleicher Christensen has played
Denmark (76) · Czechia (4) · Croatia (2) · Greece (2) · Germany (1) · Italy (1) · Norway (1) · Slovenia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Schleicher Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Schleicher Christensen's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 94.3% | 40.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Christensen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 32.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Jan Schleicher Christensen's chess games
All 161 games by Jan Schleicher Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 40 wins, 43 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/10/12 | 26.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Jan Sorensen | 2,412 | chT-DEN 0405 | D32 |
| Nov 2004 | John Arni Nilssen | 2,403 | chT-DEN 0405 | A30 |
| Jun 2018 | Igor Jelen | 2,360 | 32nd Pula Open | E60 |
| Oct 2018 | Jan Rooze | 2,313 | Aalborg Larsen Memorial | C54 |
| Dec 2014 | Henrik Holmsgaard | 2,301 | chT-DEN 1415 53rd | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 2,196 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-DEN 1920 58th | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-DEN 1617 55th | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| Aarhus Chess House Summer | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| chT-DEN 1314 52nd | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| chT-DEN 1011 49th | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Schleicher Christensen's chess games?
161 games by Jan Schleicher Christensen, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Schleicher Christensen has played.
What does Jan Schleicher Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jan Schleicher Christensen opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Schleicher Christensen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jan Schleicher Christensen play as White?
As White, Jan Schleicher Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Schleicher Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Schleicher Christensen most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Jan Schleicher Christensen's FIDE rating?
Jan Schleicher Christensen is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jan Schleicher Christensen played?
Our database contains 161 games by Jan Schleicher Christensen, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 43 draws, 78 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Schleicher Christensen?
161 games by Jan Schleicher Christensen 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.