Prepare against Jan Seehagen
DEU · World #64,636 classical · FIDE ID 24616605
When preparing against Jan Seehagen, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 48 games by Jan Seehagen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Seehagen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Seehagen 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 | 1,840 | 1,998 | Oct 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 9 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Seehagen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Seehagen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 40.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Seehagen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Jan Seehagen's chess games
All 48 games by Jan Seehagen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Peter Groeppel | 2,051 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B44 |
| May 2008 | Siegfried Wiezer | 2,042 | Berlin Unicorn Open | B07 |
| Jul 2011 | Gerald Jung | 2,022 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | B96 |
| May 2008 | Gerhard Nagel | 1,979 | Berlin Unicorn Open | C50 |
| Jul 2010 | Sylvin Mueller Navarra | 1,975 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2013 | 16 | 6 | 1,918 |
| 6th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,082 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,407 |
| 5th Berlin Hellersdorf Winter | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 2,059 |
| 22nd Kiel Open | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,960 |
| 6th Hamburg HSK Elo | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Seehagen's chess games?
48 games by Jan Seehagen, from Jul 2008 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 Seehagen has played.
What does Jan Seehagen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Seehagen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Seehagen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jan Seehagen play as White?
As White, Jan Seehagen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Seehagen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Seehagen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jan Seehagen's FIDE rating?
Jan Seehagen is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Jan Seehagen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Jan Seehagen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Seehagen?
48 games by Jan Seehagen 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.