Prepare against Jan Sorensen
IM · DNK · World #2,545 classical · FIDE ID 1400150
When preparing against Jan Sorensen, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Jan Sorensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Sorensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Sorensen 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 | 2,357 | 2,435 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,377 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 69 | 88 | 72 | 30.1% |
| As White | 116 | 40 | 46 | 30 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 113 | 29 | 42 | 42 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Sorensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Sorensen's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 92.2% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 7.8% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Bc4 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sorensen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 46.3% | 39.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Sorensen's chess games
All 229 games by Jan Sorensen 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: 69 wins, 88 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,592 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | A47 |
| Jan 2026 | SuB Hansen | 2,508 | 63rd chT-DEN Ex 2025-26 | B27 |
| Mar 2021 | Dusan Popovic | 2,481 | Titled Tue | A08 |
| Jan 2010 | Stellan Brynell | 2,472 | chT-DEN 0910 48th | C07 |
| Apr 2004 | Karsten Rasmussen | 2,468 | ch-DEN | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 17 | 8 | 2,193 |
| chT-DEN 2223 60th | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,430 |
| chT-DEN 1415 53rd | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,470 |
| chT-DEN 1516 54th | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,327 |
| chT-DEN 1112 50th | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,426 |
| chT-DEN 0910 48th | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| chT-DEN 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-I | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Sorensen's chess games?
229 games by Jan Sorensen, 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 Sorensen has played.
What does Jan Sorensen play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Jan Sorensen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Sorensen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jan Sorensen play as White?
As White, Jan Sorensen's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Sorensen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Sorensen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Jan Sorensen's FIDE rating?
Jan Sorensen is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Jan Sorensen played?
Our database contains 229 games by Jan Sorensen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 88 draws, 72 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Sorensen?
229 games by Jan Sorensen 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.