Prepare against Jens Will
DEU · World #19,603 classical · FIDE ID 24647233
Our database contains 74 games by Jens Will, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Will's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Will 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 | 2,061 | 2,076 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,075 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 24 | 31 | 19 | 32.4% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Will's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Will's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 62.2% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 60.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Will usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Will usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Will usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Will usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Will usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Will usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Jens Will's chess games
All 74 games by Jens Will in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 31 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Markus Mueller | 2,167 | 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | C68 |
| Feb 2019 | Andreas Schlag | 2,118 | Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Thomas Falk | 2,107 | Oberliga Ost-B 1718 | E98 |
| Mar 2008 | Uwe Scholz | 2,072 | 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | E85 |
| Apr 2007 | Manfred Fussnecker | 2,013 | ch-Hessen qual-C | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Karl Mala Memorial Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 3rd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 08th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,615 |
| 62nd ch-Hessen Gr-C | 2008 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-Hessen qual-C | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,984 |
| ch-Hessen Open A | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,121 |
| 19th Rhein Main Open A | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 10th Karl Mala Memorial Open | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Will's chess games?
74 games by Jens Will, from Oct 2006 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 Will has played.
What does Jens Will play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jens Will opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Will answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Jens Will play as White?
As White, Jens Will's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Will play as Black?
As Black, Jens Will most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jens Will's FIDE rating?
Jens Will is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Jens Will played?
Our database contains 74 games by Jens Will, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 31 draws, 19 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Will?
74 games by Jens Will 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.