Prepare against Bela Jakab
FM · Slovakia · World #3,199 classical · FIDE ID 14933128
Our database contains 538 games by Bela Jakab, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bela Jakab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bela 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 | 2,330 | 2,390 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,325 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,302 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 538 | 223 | 162 | 153 | 41.4% |
| As White | 268 | 123 | 86 | 59 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 270 | 100 | 76 | 94 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bela Jakab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bela Jakab's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 92.2% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 6.7% | 61.1% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jakab usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jakab usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jakab usually continues d4 (65.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jakab usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Jakab usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Jakab usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 120 | 83.3% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 7.6% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 81.6% | 37.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 14.5% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Bela Jakab's chess games
All 538 games by Bela Jakab in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 223 wins, 162 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 41 | 17/15/9 | 41.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 16/11/12 | 41.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 17/9/12 | 44.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 3/11/12 | 11.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,558 | TCh-HUN 2025-26 | A06 |
| Oct 2024 | Jan Krejci | 2,538 | chT-CZE 1 Liga Vychod | B22 |
| Mar 2023 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,517 | chT-SVK 2223 | B31 |
| Feb 2024 | Lukas Cernousek | 2,451 | chT-SVK 2324 | C18 |
| Mar 2025 | Richard Stalmach | 2,449 | ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 20 | 7 | 2,182 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 1,911 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,326 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2014 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,621 |
| ch-SVK U16 | 2018 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,318 |
| ECo-C TCh-SVK 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,247 |
| chT2B-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,410 |
| chT-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bela Jakab's chess games?
538 games by Bela Jakab, from Sep 2011 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 Bela Jakab has played.
What does Bela Jakab play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Bela Jakab opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bela Jakab answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Bela Jakab play as White?
As White, Bela Jakab's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bela Jakab play as Black?
As Black, Bela Jakab most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 11.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Bela Jakab's FIDE rating?
Bela Jakab is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Bela Jakab played?
Our database contains 538 games by Bela Jakab, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 162 draws, 153 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bela Jakab?
538 games by Bela 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.