Prepare against Rasmus Janse
CM · Sweden · World #7,274 classical · FIDE ID 1709895
When preparing against Rasmus Janse, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Rasmus Janse, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rasmus Janse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rasmus 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 | 2,219 | 2,230 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,216 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,233 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 52 | 53 | 61 | 31.3% |
| As White | 71 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 95 | 32 | 25 | 38 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rasmus Janse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rasmus Janse's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 93.0% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Janse usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Janse usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Janse usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Janse usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Janse usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 77.3% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.2% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 56.7% | 32.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Rasmus Janse's chess games
All 166 games by Rasmus Janse in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 52 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Lars Karlsson | 2,434 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | A01 |
| Jan 2016 | Lucas Wickstrom | 2,361 | chT-SWE 1516 Superettan | A40 |
| Nov 2007 | Luis Couso | 2,347 | chT-SWE 0708 | C19 |
| Mar 2010 | Sayed Arash Akbarinia | 2,340 | chT-SWE 0910 | D59 |
| Jan 2015 | Anders Livner | 2,320 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2011 | 31 | 16 | 2,146 |
| Hallstahammar Open | 2004 | 17 | 8 | 1,840 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,158 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,123 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-SWE 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,307 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Elite | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rasmus Janse's chess games?
166 games by Rasmus Janse, from Jan 2005 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 Rasmus Janse has played.
What does Rasmus Janse play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Rasmus Janse opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.g4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rasmus Janse answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rasmus Janse play as White?
As White, Rasmus Janse's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rasmus Janse play as Black?
As Black, Rasmus Janse most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Rasmus Janse's FIDE rating?
Rasmus Janse is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Rasmus Janse played?
Our database contains 166 games by Rasmus Janse, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 53 draws, 61 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rasmus Janse?
166 games by Rasmus 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.