Prepare against Edward Jackson
CM · United Kingdom · World #11,725 classical · FIDE ID 464635
When preparing against Edward Jackson, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Edward Jackson, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edward Jackson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Jackson 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 | 2,144 | 2,194 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,071 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 111 | 50 | 104 | 41.9% |
| As White | 132 | 65 | 28 | 39 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 133 | 46 | 22 | 65 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Jackson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Jackson's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 86.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c3 (74.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jackson usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jackson usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jackson usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Jackson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 83.1% | 41.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 58.1% | 44.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 41.9% | 58.3% |
Edward Jackson's chess games
All 265 games by Edward Jackson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 111 wins, 50 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 35 | 23/6/6 | 65.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 0/0/9 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | C93 |
| Feb 2024 | Thore Perske | 2,451 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,445 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Mar 2025 | Nikita Matinian | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Feb 2024 | Sergiy Zavgorodniy | 2,401 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 32 | 2,171 |
| UK Challenge Terafinal U18 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,915 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,839 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,881 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,149 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 109th ch-GBR | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Jackson's chess games?
265 games by Edward Jackson, from Feb 2019 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 Edward Jackson has played.
What does Edward Jackson play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Edward Jackson opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Jackson answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Edward Jackson play as White?
As White, Edward Jackson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (35 games, 65.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Jackson play as Black?
As Black, Edward Jackson most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Edward Jackson's FIDE rating?
Edward Jackson is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Edward Jackson played?
Our database contains 265 games by Edward Jackson, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 50 draws, 104 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Jackson?
265 games by Edward Jackson 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.