Obersnel, Jan

Jan Obersnel, a 34-year-old player, is rated 1825. He has held steady between 1800 and 1850 for 2 years. 17 rated games in the past year (≈3/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Berliner Einzelmeisterschaft 2026 Qualifikationsturnier, Vereinsmeisterschaft Schachfreunde Berlin 2026 April, and Vereinsmeisterschaft Schachfreunde Berlin 2026 Maerz. Also played 2 rapid (including 24. Offenes Schnellturnier der Schachfreunde Berlin 1903) and 3 blitz events (including Bundesliga-Blitzturnier des NSV 2026 2. Vorrunde) recently. He had 3 career breaks: 115 months (2001–2010), 149 months (2011–2024) and 12 months (2024–2025). His peak of 2252 was reached at age 9 (Jan 2001, #59 nationally at the time).

Previously known as Ales Lazar (until Sep 2010). At junior level, he reached World #15 in U10 and #22 and #16 nationally in U20 and U18.