Prepare against Jens Haertig
DEU · World #14,795 classical · FIDE ID 24602558
When preparing against Jens Haertig, expect 1.c4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 50.0% over 22 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Jens Haertig, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jens Haertig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Haertig 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 | 2,109 | 2,180 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 38 | 73 | 46 | 24.2% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 32 | 10 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 93 | 16 | 41 | 36 | 17.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (1992-2025): 178 rated games against 136 different opponents, across 25 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 169 | 43 | 82 | 44 | 25.4% | 2,156 | 2,153 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 65 | 14 | 29 | 22 | 21.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 20 | 34 | 6 | 33.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,996 | 1,996 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,912 | 1,992 |
| 2019 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2,124 | 2,244 |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2,175 | 2,142 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2,141 | 2,105 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2,243 | 2,143 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2,165 | 1,898 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,140 | 2,073 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2,152 | 2,152 |
| 2007 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 2,146 | 2,255 |
| 2006 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 | 2,202 |
| 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2,161 | 2,241 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2,167 | 2,211 |
| 2003 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,102 | 1,968 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2,153 | 2,153 |
| 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2,193 | 1,793 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2,163 | 1,963 |
| 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2,180 | 2,180 |
| 1992 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2,284 | 2,169 |
Where Jens Haertig has played
Germany (44) · Iceland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Haertig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Haertig's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 84.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Haertig usually continues Nc3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Haertig usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Haertig usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Haertig usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Haertig usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
Jens Haertig's chess games
All 157 games by Jens Haertig in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 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: 38 wins, 73 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E72 | English Opening | 22 | 11/9/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Werner Ploetz | 2,245 | BL2-Ost 9192 | A18 |
| Nov 2004 | Andreas Zeidler | 2,208 | Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | A49 |
| Mar 2007 | Constanze Jahn | 2,205 | Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | A34 |
| Apr 2008 | Martin Niering | 2,199 | Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | B39 |
| Apr 2017 | Nicolas Niegsch | 2,191 | Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-A 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,137 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,287 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Haertig's chess games?
157 games by Jens Haertig, from Jul 2004 to Nov 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 Haertig has played.
What does Jens Haertig play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Jens Haertig opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Haertig answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jens Haertig play as White?
As White, Jens Haertig's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Haertig play as Black?
As Black, Jens Haertig most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Jens Haertig's FIDE rating?
Jens Haertig is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jens Haertig played?
Our database contains 157 games by Jens Haertig, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 73 draws, 46 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Haertig?
157 games by Jens Haertig 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.