Prepare against Janus Christensen
CM · DNK · World #10,541 classical · FIDE ID 1408402
Our database contains 322 games by Janus Christensen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Janus Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janus Christensen 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 | 2,161 | 2,212 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,185 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,180 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 117 | 58 | 147 | 36.3% |
| As White | 171 | 68 | 27 | 76 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 151 | 49 | 31 | 71 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janus Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janus Christensen's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 76.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 36 | 21.1% | 65.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (34.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 40.3% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 18 | 25.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 17 | 23.6% | 23.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 46.0% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.0% | 68.2% |
Janus Christensen's chess games
All 322 games by Janus Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 58 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Jonny Hector | 2,437 | ch-DEN Blitz | C24 |
| Jun 2019 | Anton Frisk Kockum | 2,405 | Titled Tue | C15 |
| Jun 2019 | Ivan B Zivkovic | 2,351 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Sep 2024 | Esben Kjems Hove | 2,297 | ch-DEN Blitz | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | Tansel Turgut | 2,294 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 42 | 12 | 2,031 |
| ch-DEN cand | 2022 | 20 | 8 | 2,078 |
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 26th Politiken Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 33rd Politiken Cup | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,175 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,143 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janus Christensen's chess games?
322 games by Janus Christensen, from Oct 2003 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 Janus Christensen has played.
What does Janus Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Janus Christensen opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janus Christensen answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Janus Christensen play as White?
As White, Janus Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Modern Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janus Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Janus Christensen most often plays: Horwitz Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Janus Christensen's FIDE rating?
Janus Christensen is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Janus Christensen played?
Our database contains 322 games by Janus Christensen, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 58 draws, 147 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janus Christensen?
322 games by Janus Christensen 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.