Prepare against Jacob Templen Grave
FM · Norway · World #1,455 classical · FIDE ID 1542656
Our database contains 423 games by Jacob Templen Grave, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Templen Grave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Templen Grave 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 | 2,413 | 2,413 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,312 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,352 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 423 | 168 | 82 | 173 | 39.7% |
| As White | 210 | 88 | 40 | 82 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 213 | 80 | 42 | 91 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Templen Grave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Templen Grave's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 56.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 53 | 25.2% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.7% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.2% | 54.5% |
| b3 | 9 | 4.3% | 55.6% |
| f3 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Grave usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Grave usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Grave usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Grave usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Grave usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grave usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 56.5% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 22 | 20.4% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 16 | 14.8% | 34.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 69.8% | 41.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.9% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Jacob Templen Grave's chess games
All 423 games by Jacob Templen Grave in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 168 wins, 82 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal | 2,564 | Trondheim Lewis Open | D35 |
| Mar 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | E06 |
| Mar 2024 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,482 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Mar 2023 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Sep 2024 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 228 | 101.5 | 2,194 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-NOR Club | 2024 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,151 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,078 |
| Trondheim Lewis Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,483 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
| Fagernes GM Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,385 |
| Fagernes Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Templen Grave's chess games?
423 games by Jacob Templen Grave, from Jun 2018 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 Jacob Templen Grave has played.
What does Jacob Templen Grave play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Jacob Templen Grave opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Templen Grave answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jacob Templen Grave play as White?
As White, Jacob Templen Grave's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Templen Grave play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Templen Grave most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 213 games.
What is Jacob Templen Grave's FIDE rating?
Jacob Templen Grave is currently rated 2,413 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Templen Grave played?
Our database contains 423 games by Jacob Templen Grave, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 82 draws, 173 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Templen Grave?
423 games by Jacob Templen Grave 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.