Prepare against Jens E Ingebretsen
IM · Norway · World #1,219 classical · FIDE ID 1522965
When preparing against Jens E Ingebretsen, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,155 games by Jens E Ingebretsen, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jens E Ingebretsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens E Ingebretsen 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 | 2,431 | 2,433 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,279 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,155 | 487 | 170 | 498 | 42.2% |
| As White | 570 | 267 | 84 | 219 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 585 | 220 | 86 | 279 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens E Ingebretsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens E Ingebretsen's side.
First moves as White (570 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 251 | 44.0% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 166 | 29.1% | 49.4% |
| d4 | 90 | 15.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.9% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 49.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues Nc3 (61.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues Nc3 (58.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ingebretsen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 112 | 42.7% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 102 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 37 | 14.1% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 148 | 70.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 58 | 27.8% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
Jens E Ingebretsen's chess games
All 1,155 games by Jens E Ingebretsen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Sep 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: 487 wins, 170 draws, 498 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 55 | 28/10/17 | 50.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 21/5/22 | 43.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 42 | 26/7/9 | 61.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 38 | 13/8/17 | 34.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/10/13 | 36.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 7/4/19 | 23.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 5/7/15 | 18.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | C63 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Dardha | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | A24 |
| Nov 2022 | Benjamin Bok | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Jun 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,615 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 634 | 298.5 | 2,264 |
| Kragero Open | 2023 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,414 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 35 | 20 | 2,415 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2018 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,096 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 26 | 13 | 2,073 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,973 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2018 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens E Ingebretsen's chess games?
1,155 games by Jens E Ingebretsen, from Oct 2014 to Sep 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 E Ingebretsen has played.
What does Jens E Ingebretsen play on the first move as White?
Across 570 games with White in our database, Jens E Ingebretsen opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens E Ingebretsen answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jens E Ingebretsen play as White?
As White, Jens E Ingebretsen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (55 games, 50.9% win rate); English Opening (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 61.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 570 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens E Ingebretsen play as Black?
As Black, Jens E Ingebretsen most often plays: Indian Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 585 games.
What is Jens E Ingebretsen's FIDE rating?
Jens E Ingebretsen is currently rated 2,431 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jens E Ingebretsen played?
Our database contains 1,155 games by Jens E Ingebretsen, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 487 wins, 170 draws, 498 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens E Ingebretsen?
1,155 games by Jens E Ingebretsen 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.