Prepare against Jorn Sloth
FM · DNK · World #5,463 classical · FIDE ID 1400240
Our database contains 581 games by Jorn Sloth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorn Sloth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorn Sloth 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 | 2,261 | 2,352 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 166 | 292 | 123 | 28.6% |
| As White | 288 | 84 | 153 | 51 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 293 | 82 | 139 | 72 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorn Sloth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorn Sloth's side.
First moves as White (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 122 | 42.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 83 | 28.8% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 59 | 20.5% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 17 | 5.9% | 38.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sloth usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Sloth usually continues e3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Sloth usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sloth usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sloth usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Sloth usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 34.7% | 48.8% |
| e6 | 39 | 32.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 22.3% | 48.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 60.0% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Jorn Sloth's chess games
All 581 games by Jorn Sloth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 166 wins, 292 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 46 | 14/21/11 | 30.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 9/16/10 | 25.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 28 | 6/19/3 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 4/16/5 | 16.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/7/0 | 46.2% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/9/0 | 10.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 22 | 4/15/3 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/10/1 | 26.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Curt Hansen | 2,611 | chT-DEN 1516 54th | B27 |
| Jan 1976 | Gyula Sax | 2,530 | chT-EU 06th Group2 | A16 |
| Oct 2022 | Jacob Aagaard | 2,455 | chT-DEN 2223 60th | B00 |
| Jul 1976 | Ivan Nemet | 2,455 | Aarhus VRS Solskinsturnering-03 | A26 |
| Mar 1979 | A Jonathan Mestel | 2,450 | DEN-ENG Match | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2018 | 27 | 19 | 2,333 |
| ch-DEN | 1987 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-Nordic Seniors | 2013 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 2,368 |
| Copenhagen CC 100th Anniversary | 1965 | 15 | 6 | – |
| Esbjerg North Sea Cup 03 | 1978 | 13 | 7 | 2,451 |
| 4th Esbjerg North Sea Cup A | 1979 | 13 | 5 | 2,334 |
| Esbjerg North Sea Cup-05 | 1980 | 12 | 5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorn Sloth's chess games?
581 games by Jorn Sloth, from Apr 2003 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 Jorn Sloth has played.
What does Jorn Sloth play on the first move as White?
Across 288 games with White in our database, Jorn Sloth opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorn Sloth answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jorn Sloth play as White?
As White, Jorn Sloth's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (46 games, 30.4% win rate); Réti Opening (35 games, 25.7% win rate); Modern Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 288 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorn Sloth play as Black?
As Black, Jorn Sloth most often plays: English Opening (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 293 games.
What is Jorn Sloth's FIDE rating?
Jorn Sloth is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Jorn Sloth played?
Our database contains 581 games by Jorn Sloth, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 292 draws, 123 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorn Sloth?
581 games by Jorn Sloth 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.