Prepare against Janus Skaale
FRO · World #35,863 classical · FIDE ID 7201575
When preparing against Janus Skaale, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Janus Skaale, covering Feb 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Janus Skaale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Janus Skaale 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 | 1,956 | 1,964 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,900 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 67 | 42 | 102 | 31.8% |
| As White | 105 | 30 | 23 | 52 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 106 | 37 | 19 | 50 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Janus Skaale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Janus Skaale's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 98.1% | 38.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 38.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Skaale usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Skaale usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Skaale usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Skaale usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 71.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 28.8% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 84.0% | 38.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Janus Skaale's chess games
All 211 games by Janus Skaale in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - Nov 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: 67 wins, 42 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Gunnar Lund | 2,133 | ch-Nordic U17 | B52 |
| Feb 2018 | Bernhard Thomsen | 2,052 | chT-FAI 1718 | B52 |
| Oct 2021 | Terji Petersen | 2,030 | chT-FAI 2122 | D18 |
| Apr 2017 | Gunnar Runarsson | 2,006 | Reykjavik Open | B15 |
| Apr 2022 | Margar M. Berg | 1,985 | Klaksvik Kjolur Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 24 | 10 | 1,681 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 20 | 10 | 1,889 |
| ch-Nordic U17 | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,449 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,763 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Janus Skaale's chess games?
211 games by Janus Skaale, from Feb 2013 to Nov 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 Skaale has played.
What does Janus Skaale play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Janus Skaale opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Janus Skaale answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Janus Skaale play as White?
As White, Janus Skaale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Janus Skaale play as Black?
As Black, Janus Skaale most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Janus Skaale's FIDE rating?
Janus Skaale is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Janus Skaale played?
Our database contains 211 games by Janus Skaale, covering Feb 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 42 draws, 102 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Janus Skaale?
211 games by Janus Skaale 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.