Prepare against Jan Wehr
DEU · World #110,236 classical · FIDE ID 1272031
When preparing against Jan Wehr, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Wehr, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Wehr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Wehr 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 | 1,700 | 1,762 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,693 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 8.9% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Wehr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Wehr's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 54.2% | 23.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 45.8% | 18.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Wehr usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Wehr usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Wehr usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wehr usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wehr usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wehr usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Jan Wehr's chess games
All 45 games by Jan Wehr in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 4 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Werner Euting | 1,809 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | D02 |
| May 2004 | Marc Richters | 1,648 | Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | D60 |
| Nov 2015 | Thomas Friedel | 1,615 | 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A11 |
| Aug 2017 | Guenther Busch | 1,561 | 29th Wiesbaden Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2005 | 14 | 3 | 1,588 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,621 |
| 14th Goch Open | 2003 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,369 |
| 29th Wiesbaden Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,590 |
| 15th Goch Open | 2004 | 6 | 1 | 1,407 |
| 13. Krefelder Pfingstopen 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,640 |
| NRW Class1 0607 | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Wehr's chess games?
45 games by Jan Wehr, from Jul 2012 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 Wehr has played.
What does Jan Wehr play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jan Wehr opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Wehr answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Jan Wehr play as White?
As White, Jan Wehr's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Wehr play as Black?
As Black, Jan Wehr most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan Wehr's FIDE rating?
Jan Wehr is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,762 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jan Wehr played?
Our database contains 45 games by Jan Wehr, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 11 draws, 30 losses (8.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Wehr?
45 games by Jan Wehr 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.