Prepare against Juerg Jenal
CHE · World #40,026 classical · FIDE ID 1300636
Our database contains 85 games by Juerg Jenal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juerg Jenal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juerg Jenal 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 | 1,935 | 2,192 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 22 | 11 | 52 | 25.9% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juerg Jenal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juerg Jenal's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jenal usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jenal usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jenal usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jenal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Juerg Jenal's chess games
All 85 games by Juerg Jenal 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Artur Kogan | 2,565 | 25th Zuerich Open | A61 |
| Dec 2002 | Ognjen Cvitan | 2,562 | 26th Zuerich Open | B87 |
| Dec 2007 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,484 | 31st Zuerich Open A | B22 |
| Jan 1996 | Hansjuerg Kaenel | 2,405 | Biel MTO Open | A05 |
| Jan 1986 | Juergen Graf | 2,355 | chT-SUI | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Politiken Cup | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 10 | 2 | 1,925 |
| chT-SUI | 2002 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,164 |
| ch-SUI 117th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 2,039 |
| ch-SUI HT | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,111 |
| Silvaplana SKA Open | 1993 | 4 | 3 | 2,660 |
| 113th ch-SUI | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juerg Jenal's chess games?
85 games by Juerg Jenal, 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 Juerg Jenal has played.
What does Juerg Jenal play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Juerg Jenal opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juerg Jenal answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Juerg Jenal play as White?
As White, Juerg Jenal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juerg Jenal play as Black?
As Black, Juerg Jenal most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Juerg Jenal's FIDE rating?
Juerg Jenal is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Juerg Jenal played?
Our database contains 85 games by Juerg Jenal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 52 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juerg Jenal?
85 games by Juerg Jenal 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.