Prepare against Jens Bosbach
DEU · World #82,272 classical · FIDE ID 24684066
When preparing against Jens Bosbach, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.3% over 26 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Jens Bosbach, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Bosbach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Bosbach 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 | 1,981 | 2,038 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 80 | 79 | 55 | 37.4% |
| As White | 103 | 40 | 38 | 25 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 40 | 41 | 30 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Bosbach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Bosbach's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 91.3% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.9% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bosbach usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 66.0% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 21.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Jens Bosbach's chess games
All 214 games by Jens Bosbach in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 80 wins, 79 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Lev Lukovski | 2,063 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | D02 |
| Jun 2010 | Alexander Kaganowski | 2,063 | ch-Mittelrhein | B27 |
| Oct 1997 | Lovina Sylvia Chidi | 2,005 | 2nd Leverkusen Bayer Open | B13 |
| Oct 1997 | Werner Kies | 2,000 | 2nd Leverkusen Bayer Open | A84 |
| Mar 2008 | Rainer Becker | 1,979 | ch-Leverkusen Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 35 | 21.5 | 1,720 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 33 | 21.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2009 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,897 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 1,951 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-N 18/19 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,917 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-M 1112 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,745 |
| 5th Bad Zwesten Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Bosbach's chess games?
214 games by Jens Bosbach, from Mar 2010 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 Bosbach has played.
What does Jens Bosbach play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Jens Bosbach opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Bosbach answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jens Bosbach play as White?
As White, Jens Bosbach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Colle System (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Bosbach play as Black?
As Black, Jens Bosbach most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Jens Bosbach's FIDE rating?
Jens Bosbach is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Jens Bosbach played?
Our database contains 214 games by Jens Bosbach, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 79 draws, 55 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Bosbach?
214 games by Jens Bosbach 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.