Prepare against Jan Vidar Vestly
Norway · World #19,860 classical · FIDE ID 1502468
Our database contains 115 games by Jan Vidar Vestly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vidar Vestly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vidar Vestly 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 | 2,058 | 2,151 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,126 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,117 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 37 | 20 | 58 | 32.2% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 13 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 7 | 32 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 90.2% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.2% | 20.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Vestly usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Vestly usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vestly usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c6 (40% of these games) — Vestly usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vestly usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vestly usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Jan Vidar Vestly's chess games
All 115 games by Jan Vidar Vestly 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: 37 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Ladislav Salai | 2,418 | 17th EU-Cup | A48 |
| Sep 2001 | Nils Ragnar Grotnes | 2,291 | 17th EU-Cup | D02 |
| Sep 2002 | Snorri Bergsson | 2,288 | 18th EU-Cup | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Thor Geir Harestad | 2,275 | chT-NOR west | A10 |
| Jan 1995 | Richard Bjerke | 2,265 | Namses Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger Open | 1991 | 18 | 5 | 2,110 |
| chT-NOR west | 1994 | 14 | 5 | 2,203 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2002 | 10 | 7 | 2,271 |
| chT-NOR | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 1,991 |
| ch-Nordic | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Balatonbereny Open | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,259 |
| Randaberg Open | 1991 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Norway Chess Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vidar Vestly's chess games?
115 games by Jan Vidar Vestly, 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 Vidar Vestly has played.
What does Jan Vidar Vestly play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Jan Vidar Vestly opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vidar Vestly answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan Vidar Vestly play as White?
As White, Jan Vidar Vestly's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vidar Vestly play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vidar Vestly most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jan Vidar Vestly's FIDE rating?
Jan Vidar Vestly is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jan Vidar Vestly played?
Our database contains 115 games by Jan Vidar Vestly, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vidar Vestly?
115 games by Jan Vidar Vestly 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.