Prepare against Paul Janse
NLD · World #30,065 classical · FIDE ID 1009184
Our database contains 62 games by Paul Janse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul Janse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Janse 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 | 1,985 | 2,284 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 13 | 29 | 32.3% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Janse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Janse's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 79.3% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 20.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Janse usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Janse usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Janse usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Janse usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Janse usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Paul Janse's chess games
All 62 games by Paul Janse 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2001 | Mark De Waal | 2,322 | chT-NED 0102 | B02 |
| Oct 2006 | David Rogelio Betancourt Giraldo | 2,250 | 3rd Calvia Open | B55 |
| Jun 2003 | Gert-Michiel De Niet | 2,168 | ch-Leiden SB | B40 |
| Oct 2006 | Udo Ruprich | 2,035 | 3rd Calvia Open | B12 |
| May 2003 | Jonathan Faydi | 1,973 | ch-Leiden SB | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,087 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,475 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,279 |
| 3rd Calvia Open | 2006 | 5 | 3 | 2,384 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Janse's chess games?
62 games by Paul Janse, 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 Paul Janse has played.
What does Paul Janse play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Paul Janse opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Janse answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Paul Janse play as White?
As White, Paul Janse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Janse play as Black?
As Black, Paul Janse most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Paul Janse's FIDE rating?
Paul Janse is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Paul Janse played?
Our database contains 62 games by Paul Janse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Janse?
62 games by Paul Janse 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.