Prepare against Attila Jakab
IM · Hungary · World #8,816 classical · FIDE ID 709727
Our database contains 1,455 games by Attila Jakab, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Attila Jakab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Attila Jakab 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 | 2,189 | 2,451 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,296 | 2,388 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,415 | 2,425 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,455 | 510 | 566 | 379 | 35.1% |
| As White | 725 | 277 | 298 | 150 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 730 | 233 | 268 | 229 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Attila Jakab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Attila Jakab's side.
First moves as White (725 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 622 | 85.8% | 58.9% |
| e4 | 40 | 5.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 5.0% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 23 | 3.2% | 65.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jakab usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Jakab usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jakab usually continues c4 (66.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Jakab usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Jakab usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Jakab usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (344 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 168 | 48.8% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 143 | 41.6% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.2% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 2.6% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 103 | 43.1% | 43.7% |
| Nf6 | 67 | 28.0% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 55 | 23.0% | 58.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Attila Jakab's chess games
All 1,455 games by Attila Jakab 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: 510 wins, 566 draws, 379 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 81 | 36/27/18 | 44.4% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 71 | 24/33/14 | 33.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 68 | 36/17/15 | 52.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 65 | 25/34/6 | 38.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 51 | 20/20/11 | 39.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 49 | 23/13/13 | 46.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 43 | 17/21/5 | 39.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 37 | 10/17/10 | 27.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 7/11/8 | 26.9% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 86 | 40/28/18 | 46.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 63 | 13/26/24 | 20.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 62 | 19/19/24 | 30.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 13/16/16 | 28.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 35 | 8/17/10 | 22.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 28 | 9/10/9 | 32.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 27 | 7/10/10 | 25.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,627 | ch-HUN Blitz | E32 |
| Jul 2022 | Gergely Antal | 2,571 | ch-HUN Rapid | B27 |
| Jan 2002 | Gabor Kallai | 2,555 | chT-HUN 0102 | D40 |
| Jul 2024 | Leon Livaic | 2,547 | ch-HUN Blitz | D35 |
| Feb 2006 | Zlatko Ilincic | 2,545 | Budapest FS02 GM | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2006 | 53 | 21.5 | 2,336 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2005 | 32 | 13.5 | 2,359 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2004 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,446 |
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 24 | 14 | 2,291 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2023 | 24 | 16 | 2,375 |
| ch-HUN rapid | 2019 | 24 | 14 | 2,406 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2024 | 23 | 12 | 2,363 |
| Budapest FS06 IM | 2004 | 23 | 14 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adam Szeberenyi (13 games) · Attila Czebe (12 games) · Miklos Galyas (11 games) · Sandor Farago (10 games) · Gergely Antal (10 games)
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Where can I find Attila Jakab's chess games?
1,455 games by Attila Jakab, 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 Attila Jakab has played.
What does Attila Jakab play on the first move as White?
Across 725 games with White in our database, Attila Jakab opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Attila Jakab answers 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Attila Jakab play as White?
As White, Attila Jakab's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (81 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (71 games, 33.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (68 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 725 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Attila Jakab play as Black?
As Black, Attila Jakab most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (86 games, 46.5% win rate); Slav Defense (63 games, 20.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (62 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 730 games.
What is Attila Jakab's FIDE rating?
Attila Jakab is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,296 in rapid and 2,415 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Attila Jakab played?
Our database contains 1,455 games by Attila Jakab, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 510 wins, 566 draws, 379 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Attila Jakab?
1,455 games by Attila Jakab 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.