Prepare against Laurin Jahnz
CM · DEU · World #12,275 classical · FIDE ID 16261089
Our database contains 661 games by Laurin Jahnz, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Laurin Jahnz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurin Jahnz 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 | 2,138 | 2,233 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,124 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,322 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 661 | 257 | 99 | 305 | 38.9% |
| As White | 328 | 133 | 43 | 152 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 333 | 124 | 56 | 153 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurin Jahnz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurin Jahnz's side.
First moves as White (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 309 | 94.8% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues d4 (51.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues Nc3 (45.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Jahnz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 61.1% | 40.2% |
| c6 | 40 | 24.0% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 9.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 88.2% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Laurin Jahnz's chess games
All 661 games by Laurin Jahnz in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 257 wins, 99 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 69 | 23/10/36 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 24/5/18 | 51.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 39 | 14/5/20 | 35.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 17/8/28 | 32.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,626 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
| May 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | C22 |
| Dec 2024 | Francesco Sonis | 2,563 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
| Jun 2026 | Fier,A | 2,553 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 448 | 199.5 | 2,190 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 38 | 14.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 1,706 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-B Final | 2020 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-GER U18 sf Berlin Online | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 1,773 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,421 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,390 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurin Jahnz's chess games?
661 games by Laurin Jahnz, from May 2018 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 Laurin Jahnz has played.
What does Laurin Jahnz play on the first move as White?
Across 326 games with White in our database, Laurin Jahnz opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurin Jahnz answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Laurin Jahnz play as White?
As White, Laurin Jahnz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (47 games, 51.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (39 games, 35.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurin Jahnz play as Black?
As Black, Laurin Jahnz most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 32.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Laurin Jahnz's FIDE rating?
Laurin Jahnz is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (May 2025).
How many games has Laurin Jahnz played?
Our database contains 661 games by Laurin Jahnz, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 99 draws, 305 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurin Jahnz?
661 games by Laurin Jahnz 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.