Prepare against Jean Herman
FM · Belgium · World #5,498 classical · FIDE ID 263036
Our database contains 194 games by Jean Herman, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean Herman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Herman 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 | 2,260 | 2,315 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,234 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,230 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 64 | 50 | 80 | 33.0% |
| As White | 92 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 32 | 24 | 46 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Herman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Herman's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 83.7% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 14.1% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 46.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Herman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Herman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Herman usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 73.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
Jean Herman's chess games
All 194 games by Jean Herman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 64 wins, 50 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| E14 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Robert Zelcic | 2,501 | ch-EU rapid | B37 |
| Dec 2017 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,337 | ch-EU blitz | A41 |
| Aug 2010 | Jozef Straka | 2,337 | 49th Wch U20 | D23 |
| Jan 2017 | Felix Klein | 2,321 | chT-BEL 1617 | B77 |
| Jan 2012 | Sohan Phadke | 2,290 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,153 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,194 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 2,333 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Herman's chess games?
194 games by Jean Herman, from Jul 2008 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 Jean Herman has played.
What does Jean Herman play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Jean Herman opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Herman answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jean Herman play as White?
As White, Jean Herman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Herman play as Black?
As Black, Jean Herman most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Jean Herman's FIDE rating?
Jean Herman is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (May 2018).
How many games has Jean Herman played?
Our database contains 194 games by Jean Herman, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 50 draws, 80 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Herman?
194 games by Jean Herman 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.