Prepare against Barbara Jacob
DEU · World #75,750 classical · FIDE ID 4653637
When preparing against Barbara Jacob, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Barbara Jacob, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Barbara Jacob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barbara Jacob 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 | 1,803 | 1,911 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 58 | 46 | 82 | 31.2% |
| As White | 101 | 34 | 25 | 42 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 85 | 24 | 21 | 40 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barbara Jacob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barbara Jacob's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 99 | 98.0% | 46.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jacob usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 5 | 15.6% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Barbara Jacob's chess games
All 186 games by Barbara Jacob in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 58 wins, 46 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Werner Zschunke | 2,002 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Friedel Josting | 2,000 | 23rd ch-GER Seniors | D04 |
| Apr 2019 | Christian Schroeder | 1,957 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | A53 |
| Jul 2018 | Guenter Gebuhr | 1,926 | ch-GER Seniors 65 | B21 |
| Aug 2015 | Norbert Kienel | 1,924 | 27th chB-GER Seniors | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th chB-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,887 |
| 19th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,676 |
| 22nd ch-GER Seniors | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,517 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,547 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,753 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barbara Jacob's chess games?
186 games by Barbara Jacob, from Sep 2009 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 Barbara Jacob has played.
What does Barbara Jacob play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Barbara Jacob opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barbara Jacob answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Barbara Jacob play as White?
As White, Barbara Jacob's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (32 games, 43.8% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barbara Jacob play as Black?
As Black, Barbara Jacob most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Barbara Jacob's FIDE rating?
Barbara Jacob is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Barbara Jacob played?
Our database contains 186 games by Barbara Jacob, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 46 draws, 82 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barbara Jacob?
186 games by Barbara Jacob 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.