Prepare against August Jalving
FM · DNK · World #3,697 classical · FIDE ID 1471759
Our database contains 284 games by August Jalving, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find August Jalving's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout August Jalving 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 | 2,312 | 2,340 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,201 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,273 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 121 | 64 | 99 | 42.6% |
| As White | 144 | 61 | 38 | 45 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 140 | 60 | 26 | 54 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of August Jalving's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from August Jalving's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 86.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 10.4% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jalving usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jalving usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Jalving usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jalving usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Jalving usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Jalving usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 46.0% | 65.5% |
| c6 | 21 | 33.3% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 92.0% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
August Jalving's chess games
All 284 games by August Jalving in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - 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: 121 wins, 64 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,452 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B50 |
| Feb 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,444 | Isle of Wight Masters | B91 |
| Jun 2025 | Olga Badelka | 2,424 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C11 |
| Nov 2025 | Edgar Andreasyan | 2,419 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C88 |
| Oct 2025 | Shiyam Thavandiran | 2,402 | 100th Ann Faaborg CC GM | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 19 | 11 | 2,320 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,138 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,132 |
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,231 |
| ch-EU Union U10 18th | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,363 |
| 100th Ann Faaborg CC GM | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,165 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find August Jalving's chess games?
284 games by August Jalving, from Jan 2021 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 August Jalving has played.
What does August Jalving play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, August Jalving opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, August Jalving answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does August Jalving play as White?
As White, August Jalving's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does August Jalving play as Black?
As Black, August Jalving most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is August Jalving's FIDE rating?
August Jalving is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jul 2026).
How many games has August Jalving played?
Our database contains 284 games by August Jalving, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 64 draws, 99 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against August Jalving?
284 games by August Jalving 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.