Prepare against Jan Varpanen
CM · Finland · World #9,554 classical · FIDE ID 505218
Our database contains 133 games by Jan Varpanen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Varpanen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Varpanen 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 | 2,176 | 2,198 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 60 | 40 | 33 | 45.1% |
| As White | 65 | 32 | 15 | 18 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Varpanen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Varpanen's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 64.6% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 32.3% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Varpanen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 72.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 37.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Jan Varpanen's chess games
All 133 games by Jan Varpanen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 60 wins, 40 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Janne Mertanen | 2,368 | Tampere We TammerSh TaSK 90 | A68 |
| Oct 2015 | Antti Virtanen | 2,274 | chT-FIN 1516 | D80 |
| Jan 2013 | Pekka Koykka | 2,274 | Tampere We TammerSh TaSK 90 | B06 |
| Feb 2018 | Jukka Puranen | 2,241 | chT-FIN 1718 | B06 |
| Mar 2015 | Juha Kivijarvi | 2,226 | chT-FIN 1415 | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Helsinki We HSK | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,118 |
| Lahti We LahS | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,014 |
| chT-FIN 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-FIN 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| chT-FIN 2022 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 8th Group A Helsinki We HSK | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 11th Tampere We TammerSh | 2012 | 5 | 4 | 2,299 |
| Espoo We MatSK Open 2nd | 2010 | 5 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Varpanen's chess games?
133 games by Jan Varpanen, from Apr 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 Varpanen has played.
What does Jan Varpanen play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Jan Varpanen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Varpanen answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jan Varpanen play as White?
As White, Jan Varpanen's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Varpanen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Varpanen most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Jan Varpanen's FIDE rating?
Jan Varpanen is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jan Varpanen played?
Our database contains 133 games by Jan Varpanen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 40 draws, 33 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Varpanen?
133 games by Jan Varpanen 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.