Prepare against Micha Jans
NLD · World #23,696 classical · FIDE ID 1008560
Our database contains 30 games by Micha Jans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Micha Jans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Micha Jans 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 | 2,027 | 2,192 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Micha Jans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Micha Jans's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jans usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Jans usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Jans usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jans usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Micha Jans's chess games
All 30 games by Micha Jans 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C25 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Wim Heemskerk | 2,199 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A08 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Segelken | 2,009 | 4th Nord West Cup | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Carlo Doossche | 1,956 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | C26 |
| Aug 2015 | Frank Bauch | 1,899 | 7th Vellmar Open | B01 |
| Aug 2009 | Guy Ringoir | 1,877 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,143 |
| 4th Nord West Cup | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Pardubice Open B | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,260 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,844 |
| 9th Linares Anibal Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Micha Jans's chess games?
30 games by Micha Jans, 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 Micha Jans has played.
What does Micha Jans play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Micha Jans opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micha Jans answers 1...Nc6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Micha Jans play as White?
As White, Micha Jans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Micha Jans play as Black?
As Black, Micha Jans most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Micha Jans's FIDE rating?
Micha Jans is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Micha Jans played?
Our database contains 30 games by Micha Jans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 10 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Micha Jans?
30 games by Micha Jans 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.