Prepare against Erik Jacobson
Sweden · World #14,287 classical · FIDE ID 1707337
Our database contains 47 games by Erik Jacobson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Erik Jacobson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Jacobson 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 | 2,113 | 2,211 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,164 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 2,174 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 17.0% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Jacobson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Jacobson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Jacobson usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Jacobson usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jacobson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Erik Jacobson's chess games
All 47 games by Erik Jacobson 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: 8 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Inna Agrest | 2,296 | chT-SWE 0809 | C63 |
| Feb 2009 | Mladen Gajic | 2,268 | chT-SWE 0809 | B03 |
| Jan 2001 | Lars Mansson | 2,193 | ch-SWE U18 | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Mikael Arnelind | 2,161 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | C05 |
| Jan 2026 | Sixten Strand | 2,104 | Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | B89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U18 | 2001 | 13 | 4 | 2,023 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,336 |
| chT-SWE 0607 | 2006 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
| Swedish Team Championships 2025 | Superettan 2025 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
| 16th Dubai Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 2,026 |
| chT-SWE 0708 | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,849 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Jacobson's chess games?
47 games by Erik Jacobson, 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 Erik Jacobson has played.
What does Erik Jacobson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Erik Jacobson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Jacobson answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Jacobson play as White?
As White, Erik Jacobson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Jacobson play as Black?
As Black, Erik Jacobson most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Erik Jacobson's FIDE rating?
Erik Jacobson is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Erik Jacobson played?
Our database contains 47 games by Erik Jacobson, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Jacobson?
47 games by Erik Jacobson 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.