Prepare against Alexander Jesch
DEU · World #103,183 classical · FIDE ID 1271881
When preparing against Alexander Jesch, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Jesch, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Jesch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Jesch 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 | 1,720 | 1,720 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Jesch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Jesch's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Jesch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Jesch usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Jesch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jesch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jesch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Alexander Jesch's chess games
All 30 games by Alexander Jesch in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2025 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Manuel Kramer | 1,851 | Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | E94 |
| Dec 2010 | Mihaly Nemeth-Csoka | 1,739 | Bayernliga U20 1011 | A42 |
| Oct 2012 | Manuel Milling | 1,722 | Bayernliga 1213 U20 | D53 |
| Dec 2011 | Jan Daumin | 1,462 | Bayernliga U20 1112 | D25 |
| Oct 2010 | Thomas Karl | 1,376 | Bayernliga U20 1011 | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th ch-Mittelfranken NT | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,301 |
| Bayernliga U20 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,602 |
| Bayernliga U20 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,642 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2b 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 1 | 1,646 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,033 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1011 | 2010 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1415 | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,719 |
| Bayernliga 1213 U20 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Jesch's chess games?
30 games by Alexander Jesch, from Apr 2025 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 Alexander Jesch has played.
What does Alexander Jesch play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexander Jesch opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Jesch answers 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexander Jesch play as White?
As White, Alexander Jesch's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Jesch play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Jesch most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 10 games.
What is Alexander Jesch's FIDE rating?
Alexander Jesch is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexander Jesch played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Jesch, covering Apr 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Jesch?
30 games by Alexander Jesch 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.