Prepare against Jan Trinkwalter
DEU · World #64,286 classical · FIDE ID 12926370
When preparing against Jan Trinkwalter, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Trinkwalter, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Trinkwalter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Trinkwalter 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 | 1,841 | 1,845 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 28.6% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Trinkwalter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Trinkwalter's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| f4 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Trinkwalter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jan Trinkwalter's chess games
All 42 games by Jan Trinkwalter in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Olga Birkholz | 1,991 | ch-Oberfranken | A05 |
| Nov 2023 | Klaus Von Loeffelholz | 1,786 | ch-Oberfranken | D02 |
| Jun 2013 | Christian Hartmann | 1,554 | 23rd Schweinfurt Open | B25 |
| Jan 2012 | Maximilian Lutter | 1,504 | Landesliga U20 Nord 1112 | A02 |
| Jun 2013 | Bernd Steinerstauch | 1,435 | 23rd Schweinfurt Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Oberfranken U18 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,519 |
| ch-Oberfranken | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,816 |
| ch-Oberfranken U18 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,397 |
| 23rd Schweinfurt Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,664 |
| ch-Oberfranken Open 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,060 |
| Landesliga U20 Nord 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| Regionalliga NW 1314 | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Trinkwalter's chess games?
42 games by Jan Trinkwalter, from May 2014 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 Trinkwalter has played.
What does Jan Trinkwalter play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jan Trinkwalter opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.f4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Trinkwalter answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Trinkwalter play as White?
As White, Jan Trinkwalter's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Trinkwalter play as Black?
As Black, Jan Trinkwalter most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Trinkwalter's FIDE rating?
Jan Trinkwalter is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,845 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jan Trinkwalter played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jan Trinkwalter, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Trinkwalter?
42 games by Jan Trinkwalter 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.