Prepare against Jens Gade
DNK · World #129,213 classical · FIDE ID 1416111
When preparing against Jens Gade, expect 1.f4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Jens Gade, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jens Gade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Gade 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 | 1,648 | 1,717 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,701 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 101 | 49 | 173 | 31.3% |
| As White | 165 | 53 | 23 | 89 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 158 | 48 | 26 | 84 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Gade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Gade's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 98 | 59.4% | 37.2% |
| d4 | 49 | 29.7% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 16 | 9.7% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 59% of White games, 37.2% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Gade usually continues Nf3 (28.7% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Gade usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Gade usually continues fxe5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gade usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gade usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gade usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 68.5% | 36.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 31.5% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 77.4% | 35.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Jens Gade's chess games
All 323 games by Jens Gade in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Aug 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: 101 wins, 49 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 98 | 29/15/54 | 29.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 5/3/16 | 20.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Thomas Nielsen | 1,956 | 28th Politiken Cup | A03 |
| Jul 2007 | Henrik Damgaard Hansen | 1,904 | 29th Politiken Cup | A34 |
| Jul 2016 | Frands Winther Lavrsen | 1,851 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | D07 |
| Apr 2009 | Thomas Varming | 1,820 | ch-Amager CC | A02 |
| Oct 2013 | Niels Moller Rendlev | 1,818 | Koge Xtracon Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 12 | 1,487 |
| ch-Amager | 2015 | 28 | 12.5 | 1,476 |
| ch-Amager CC | 2011 | 27 | 7.5 | 1,427 |
| ch-Amager Aabne CC | 2016 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,613 |
| Amager Spring | 2009 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,512 |
| 21st ch-EU | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,571 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,636 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Gade's chess games?
323 games by Jens Gade, from Jul 2007 to Aug 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 Gade has played.
What does Jens Gade play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Jens Gade opens with 1.f4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Gade answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jens Gade play as White?
As White, Jens Gade's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (98 games, 29.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Gade play as Black?
As Black, Jens Gade most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 158 games.
What is Jens Gade's FIDE rating?
Jens Gade is currently rated 1,648 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jens Gade played?
Our database contains 323 games by Jens Gade, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 49 draws, 173 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Gade?
323 games by Jens Gade 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.