Prepare against Jasper Holtel
FM · DEU · World #2,712 classical · FIDE ID 12956376
Our database contains 662 games by Jasper Holtel, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jasper Holtel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jasper Holtel 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 | 2,350 | 2,413 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,351 | 2,357 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,412 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 239 | 221 | 202 | 36.1% |
| As White | 331 | 136 | 108 | 87 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 331 | 103 | 113 | 115 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jasper Holtel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jasper Holtel's side.
First moves as White (331 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 55.0% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 83 | 25.1% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 34 | 10.3% | 63.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Holtel usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Holtel usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Holtel usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Holtel usually continues g3 (57.6% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Holtel usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Holtel usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 67.1% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 11.8% | 30.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 8.6% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 82.9% | 54.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 12.6% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.5% | 30.0% |
Jasper Holtel's chess games
All 662 games by Jasper Holtel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 239 wins, 221 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Réti Opening | 40 | 22/15/3 | 55.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 13/15/12 | 32.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/14/8 | 26.7% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Toms Kantans | 2,504 | 33rd Munsterland Open | B04 |
| Sep 2019 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,481 | Titled Tue | B30 |
| Dec 2021 | Balazs Csonka | 2,480 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jun 2022 | Antoni Kozak | 2,459 | Krakow Open A | A37 |
| Mar 2023 | Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 2,451 | Walsrode Chessemy Open A | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 129 | 42 | 2,094 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 36 | 24 | 2,159 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2020 | 29 | 14 | 2,379 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,846 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,219 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2016 | 12 | 9 | 2,331 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,247 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jasper Holtel's chess games?
662 games by Jasper Holtel, from Aug 2012 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 Jasper Holtel has played.
What does Jasper Holtel play on the first move as White?
Across 331 games with White in our database, Jasper Holtel opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jasper Holtel answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jasper Holtel play as White?
As White, Jasper Holtel's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jasper Holtel play as Black?
As Black, Jasper Holtel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Jasper Holtel's FIDE rating?
Jasper Holtel is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,351 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Jasper Holtel played?
Our database contains 662 games by Jasper Holtel, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 239 wins, 221 draws, 202 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jasper Holtel?
662 games by Jasper Holtel 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.