Prepare against Jari Groen
NLD · World #23,090 classical · FIDE ID 1067494
Our database contains 37 games by Jari Groen, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jari Groen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jari Groen 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 | 2,032 | 2,079 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 29.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jari Groen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jari Groen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Groen usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Groen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Groen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jari Groen's chess games
All 37 games by Jari Groen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Dirk Weber | 2,208 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B43 |
| Aug 2022 | Hicham Boulahfa | 2,032 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B28 |
| May 2023 | Daniel Knol | 1,819 | ch-NED U18 | B45 |
| May 2023 | Gijs Bon | 1,805 | ch-NED U18 | B12 |
| Aug 2021 | Joaquin Aarts | 1,736 | ch-NED U16 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,737 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,093 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,937 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,533 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
| 44th Ghent Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,689 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jari Groen's chess games?
37 games by Jari Groen, from Feb 2018 to Jul 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 Jari Groen has played.
What does Jari Groen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jari Groen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jari Groen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jari Groen play as White?
As White, Jari Groen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jari Groen play as Black?
As Black, Jari Groen most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Jari Groen's FIDE rating?
Jari Groen is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jari Groen played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jari Groen, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 13 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jari Groen?
37 games by Jari Groen 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.