Prepare against Jan Slettebo
Sweden · World #38,269 classical · FIDE ID 1704958
Our database contains 123 games by Jan Slettebo, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Slettebo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Slettebo 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 | 1,943 | 2,056 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,944 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,945 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 44 | 20 | 59 | 35.8% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 8 | 31 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Slettebo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Slettebo's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Slettebo usually continues Nf3 (29.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Slettebo usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Slettebo usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Jan Slettebo's chess games
All 123 games by Jan Slettebo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 20 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Jan Sorensen | 2,415 | Copenhagen Open | C29 |
| Apr 2013 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,358 | Copenhagen Challenge | C60 |
| Jan 2017 | Tobias Christensen | 2,357 | Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Peter Ekelund | 2,310 | chT-SWE 9293 | A07 |
| Jul 2015 | Petter Haugli | 2,247 | 37th Politiken Cup | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 40 | 16 | 1,955 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 20 | 1,905 |
| Copenhagen Open | 1991 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,266 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| Copenhagen Cand Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| chT-SWE 9394 | 1994 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,928 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,895 |
| chT-SWE 9293 | 1993 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Slettebo's chess games?
123 games by Jan Slettebo, from Jan 2009 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 Slettebo has played.
What does Jan Slettebo play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Jan Slettebo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Slettebo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Slettebo play as White?
As White, Jan Slettebo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Slettebo play as Black?
As Black, Jan Slettebo most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jan Slettebo's FIDE rating?
Jan Slettebo is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Jan Slettebo played?
Our database contains 123 games by Jan Slettebo, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 20 draws, 59 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Slettebo?
123 games by Jan Slettebo 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.