Prepare against Jens Bahlo
DEU · World #56,029 classical · FIDE ID 4628799
When preparing against Jens Bahlo, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Jens Bahlo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Bahlo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Bahlo 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 | 1,870 | 2,030 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 66 | 33 | 70 | 39.1% |
| As White | 87 | 34 | 20 | 33 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 13 | 37 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Bahlo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Bahlo's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 56.3% | 56.1% |
| Nc3 | 25 | 28.7% | 34.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 10.3% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues d3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 29% of White games, 34.0% score
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues e4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Bahlo usually continues h4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 20 | 44.4% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 19 | 42.2% | 55.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 60.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Jens Bahlo's chess games
All 169 games by Jens Bahlo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 33 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Peter Ridinger | 2,335 | ch-Pinneberg Open | B46 |
| Nov 2021 | Ulrich Martin Wolf | 2,152 | 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B21 |
| May 2016 | Erich Flach | 2,126 | 19th Rhein Main Open A | A00 |
| Oct 2019 | Helmut Kaulfuss | 2,122 | Hessenliga 1921 | B00 |
| Oct 2024 | Dirk Norbert Jansen | 2,074 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Schleswig Holstein C 45th | 1990 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein 44th | 1989 | 9 | 6 | – |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,282 |
| 31st Kiel Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein | 1991 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Hessenliga 1921 | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,864 |
| Hessenliga 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,794 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,765 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Bahlo's chess games?
169 games by Jens Bahlo, from Apr 2003 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 Jens Bahlo has played.
What does Jens Bahlo play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Jens Bahlo opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nc3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Bahlo answers 1...Nc6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Jens Bahlo play as White?
As White, Jens Bahlo's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Center Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Bahlo play as Black?
As Black, Jens Bahlo most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jens Bahlo's FIDE rating?
Jens Bahlo is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Jens Bahlo played?
Our database contains 169 games by Jens Bahlo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 33 draws, 70 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Bahlo?
169 games by Jens Bahlo 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.