Prepare against Jan Vortmeier
DEU · World #15,495 classical · FIDE ID 16261321
Our database contains 66 games by Jan Vortmeier, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vortmeier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vortmeier 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 | 2,101 | 2,244 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 34.8% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vortmeier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vortmeier's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 87.5% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Vortmeier usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Jan Vortmeier's chess games
All 66 games by Jan Vortmeier in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,275 | 15th London Classic Open | E73 |
| May 2024 | Quang Bach Duong | 2,162 | ch-GER U18 | C77 |
| May 2024 | Bahne Fuhrmann | 2,159 | ch-GER U18 | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Bram Ten Dam | 2,139 | Dutch Open | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | A Figeac | 2,121 | 15th London Classic Open | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,849 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,587 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,249 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,939 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
| Krakow Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vortmeier's chess games?
66 games by Jan Vortmeier, from Jul 2018 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 Vortmeier has played.
What does Jan Vortmeier play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jan Vortmeier opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vortmeier answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jan Vortmeier play as White?
As White, Jan Vortmeier's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vortmeier play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vortmeier most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jan Vortmeier's FIDE rating?
Jan Vortmeier is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Jan Vortmeier played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jan Vortmeier, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vortmeier?
66 games by Jan Vortmeier 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.