Prepare against Stein Jensen
FM · Norway · World #28,264 classical · FIDE ID 1500724
Our database contains 250 games by Stein Jensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stein Jensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stein Jensen 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 | 1,996 | 2,205 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,055 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,103 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 77 | 91 | 82 | 30.8% |
| As White | 127 | 41 | 50 | 36 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 123 | 36 | 41 | 46 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stein Jensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stein Jensen's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 52.0% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.1% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.2% | 76.9% |
| b3 | 8 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 52% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jensen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jensen usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Jensen usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Jensen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Jensen usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jensen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 35.8% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 22.4% | 63.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 17.9% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.4% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 52.9% | 52.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Stein Jensen's chess games
All 250 games by Stein Jensen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 77 wins, 91 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 32 | 14/9/9 | 43.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Trond Romsdal | 2,338 | Rallar Open | B04 |
| Jan 1993 | Frode Ludvigsen | 2,330 | chT-NOR | D38 |
| Nov 2009 | Alberto Chueca Forcen | 2,288 | 8th Benidorm Open U2300 | B24 |
| Feb 2010 | Pal Royset | 2,279 | chT-NOR Nord | B14 |
| Jan 1992 | Paul Svedenborg | 2,255 | chT-NOR north | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NOR | 2001 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,322 |
| Rallar Open | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,073 |
| Tromsoesjakken Open | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,388 |
| chT-NOR Nord | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| Narvik Svedenborg Memorial | 1979 | 9 | 3 | 2,247 |
| 2nd ECI Open U20 | 1975 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 5th Borup Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stein Jensen's chess games?
250 games by Stein Jensen, from Apr 2003 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 Stein Jensen has played.
What does Stein Jensen play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Stein Jensen opens with 1.c4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stein Jensen answers 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Stein Jensen play as White?
As White, Stein Jensen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stein Jensen play as Black?
As Black, Stein Jensen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Stein Jensen's FIDE rating?
Stein Jensen is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Stein Jensen played?
Our database contains 250 games by Stein Jensen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 91 draws, 82 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stein Jensen?
250 games by Stein Jensen 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.