Prepare against Jan Selten
NLD · World #14,720 classical · FIDE ID 1011219
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Selten, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Selten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Selten 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 | 2,108 | 2,154 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 19 | 10 | 31.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Selten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Selten's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Selten usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Selten usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Selten usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Jan Selten's chess games
All 42 games by Jan Selten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 19 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Achim Buendgen | 2,216 | NRW Class2 1213 | C55 |
| Oct 2003 | Franz Althoff | 2,140 | NRW Class1 0304 | B52 |
| Apr 2018 | Bernd Dahm | 2,132 | Oberliga NRW 1718 | E32 |
| Oct 2010 | Joaquin Razola Garcia | 2,112 | 7th Calvia Amateur Open | C58 |
| Mar 2017 | Hans-Juergen Doehner | 2,102 | NRW Class2 1617 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class2 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| Oberliga NRW 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| NRW Class2 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 7th Calvia Amateur Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 14th Bunratty Masters Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,315 |
| NRW Class1 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,122 |
| Oberliga NRW 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,270 |
| Oberliga NRW 0102 I | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Selten's chess games?
42 games by Jan Selten, from Oct 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 Selten has played.
What does Jan Selten play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jan Selten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Selten answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Selten play as White?
As White, Jan Selten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Selten play as Black?
As Black, Jan Selten most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jan Selten's FIDE rating?
Jan Selten is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Jan Selten played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Selten, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 19 draws, 10 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Selten?
42 games by Jan Selten 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.