Prepare against Jan Synnestvedt
Norway · World #49,657 classical · FIDE ID 1506498
When preparing against Jan Synnestvedt, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 66 games by Jan Synnestvedt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Synnestvedt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Synnestvedt 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 | 1,894 | 1,998 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,941 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,900 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Synnestvedt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Synnestvedt's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Synnestvedt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Synnestvedt usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Synnestvedt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
Jan Synnestvedt's chess games
All 66 games by Jan Synnestvedt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Johannes Haug | 2,002 | Oslo Open | E61 |
| Jul 2017 | Kjetil Strand | 1,978 | ch-NOR Seniors A | D13 |
| Jun 2013 | Arnold Mundal | 1,937 | ch-NOR Seniors A | D37 |
| Jul 2015 | Oyvin Strand | 1,865 | ch-NOR Seniors A | A85 |
| Jul 2015 | Karsten Ovesen | 1,837 | ch-NOR Seniors A | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Seniors A | 2017 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-NOR Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 65 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,889 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,795 |
| Oslo Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,956 |
| Sandefjord Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| Sandefjord GP Group A | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,443 |
| chB-NOR | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Synnestvedt's chess games?
66 games by Jan Synnestvedt, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 Synnestvedt has played.
What does Jan Synnestvedt play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jan Synnestvedt opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Synnestvedt answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jan Synnestvedt play as White?
As White, Jan Synnestvedt's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Synnestvedt play as Black?
As Black, Jan Synnestvedt most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Synnestvedt's FIDE rating?
Jan Synnestvedt is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Jan Synnestvedt played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jan Synnestvedt, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 20 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Synnestvedt?
66 games by Jan Synnestvedt 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.