Prepare against Jannes Carpentier
Belgium · World #13,555 classical · FIDE ID 235059
Our database contains 66 games by Jannes Carpentier, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jannes Carpentier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jannes Carpentier 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 | 2,121 | 2,121 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,010 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,010 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 39.4% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 24 | 72.7% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 73% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues Bb2 (72.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Carpentier usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 10 | 43.5% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Jannes Carpentier's chess games
All 66 games by Jannes Carpentier in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Emile Boucquet | 2,186 | ch-BEL U20 | B00 |
| May 2026 | Robin Butzen | 2,155 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B23 |
| May 2026 | Tibo Maes | 2,068 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B22 |
| May 2026 | Bert Van Hecke | 2,013 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Etienne Cornil | 1,985 | ch-BEL Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,723 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,555 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,526 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jannes Carpentier's chess games?
66 games by Jannes Carpentier, from May 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 Jannes Carpentier has played.
What does Jannes Carpentier play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Jannes Carpentier opens with 1.b3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jannes Carpentier answers 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...b6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jannes Carpentier play as White?
As White, Jannes Carpentier's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jannes Carpentier play as Black?
As Black, Jannes Carpentier most often plays: Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jannes Carpentier's FIDE rating?
Jannes Carpentier is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,121 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jannes Carpentier played?
Our database contains 66 games by Jannes Carpentier, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jannes Carpentier?
66 games by Jannes Carpentier 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.