Prepare against Theodor Jordan
CHE · World #16,710 classical · FIDE ID 1353152
When preparing against Theodor Jordan, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 55 games by Theodor Jordan, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Theodor Jordan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Theodor Jordan 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 | 2,088 | 2,088 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 2,022 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 36.4% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Theodor Jordan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Theodor Jordan's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jordan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Theodor Jordan's chess games
All 55 games by Theodor Jordan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Sep 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, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 2,135 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B12 |
| Jul 2025 | Jonathan Monteverde | 2,127 | 58th Biel Master Open | D10 |
| Jul 2025 | Thierry Fragniere | 2,109 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | C19 |
| Jul 2024 | Zoran Marinkovic | 2,105 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | B07 |
| May 2026 | Maximilian Pfaltz | 2,086 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,984 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,777 |
| 57th Biel Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,933 |
| Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| Swiss Youth Individual Championship 2026 | 1st Qualification | U18 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| Réti Amateur Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Theodor Jordan's chess games?
55 games by Theodor Jordan, from Jan 2023 to Sep 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 Theodor Jordan has played.
What does Theodor Jordan play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Theodor Jordan opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.h3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Theodor Jordan answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Theodor Jordan play as White?
As White, Theodor Jordan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Theodor Jordan play as Black?
As Black, Theodor Jordan most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Theodor Jordan's FIDE rating?
Theodor Jordan is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess, 1,954 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Theodor Jordan played?
Our database contains 55 games by Theodor Jordan, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Theodor Jordan?
55 games by Theodor Jordan 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.