Prepare against Thomas Janeke
DEU · World #104,983 classical · FIDE ID 24696021
When preparing against Thomas Janeke, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Janeke, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Janeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Janeke 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 | 1,715 | 1,784 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 35.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Janeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Janeke's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Janeke usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Janeke usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Janeke usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Janeke usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Thomas Janeke's chess games
All 34 games by Thomas Janeke in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Subenko | 1,828 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | A29 |
| Aug 2026 | Hannes Leon Grunwald | 1,767 | 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Hans-Leonard Michalek | 1,585 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | B01 |
| Oct 2020 | Gustav Polzin | 1,571 | Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | B01 |
| Oct 2022 | Peter Niemietz | 1,491 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | E65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen-Anhalt Open | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 1,462 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt 30 Years Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
| Salzwedel Open | 2000 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 20. Lessing-Open 2026 | B | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,861 |
| LEM Sachsen-Anhalt 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,573 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 50+ | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,663 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Janeke's chess games?
34 games by Thomas Janeke, from Dec 2012 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 Thomas Janeke has played.
What does Thomas Janeke play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Janeke opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Janeke answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Thomas Janeke play as White?
As White, Thomas Janeke's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Janeke play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Janeke most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Thomas Janeke's FIDE rating?
Thomas Janeke is currently rated 1,715 in classical chess and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Thomas Janeke played?
Our database contains 34 games by Thomas Janeke, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Janeke?
34 games by Thomas Janeke 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.