Prepare against Helmut Jacob
DEU · World #19,895 classical · FIDE ID 4681215
When preparing against Helmut Jacob, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Helmut Jacob, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Helmut Jacob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helmut 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 | 2,058 | 2,192 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,072 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 116 | 84 | 63 | 44.1% |
| As White | 131 | 68 | 41 | 22 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 132 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helmut Jacob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helmut Jacob's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 99.2% | 67.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jacob usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 50.0% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 16 | 33.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 58.0% | 53.4% |
| f5 | 21 | 42.0% | 57.1% |
Helmut Jacob's chess games
All 263 games by Helmut Jacob in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 116 wins, 84 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 23 | 11/9/3 | 47.8% |
| C11 | French Defense | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Juri Ljubarskij | 2,274 | 21st ch-GER Seniors | C47 |
| May 2019 | Michael Schulz | 2,183 | 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | A43 |
| Aug 2015 | Axel Partenheimer | 2,176 | 27th chA-GER Seniors | B22 |
| Oct 2014 | Georg Rott | 2,175 | Muensterland Open 32d | C11 |
| May 2013 | Frank Bruemmer | 2,169 | Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | A83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| 11th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 15th ch-MVP Seniors Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| 23rd ch-GER Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 31st ch-GER Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| 27th chA-GER Seniors | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-B 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helmut Jacob's chess games?
263 games by Helmut Jacob, from Apr 2003 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 Helmut Jacob has played.
What does Helmut Jacob play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Helmut Jacob opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helmut Jacob answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...f5 (42% of games).
What openings does Helmut Jacob play as White?
As White, Helmut Jacob's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (23 games, 47.8% win rate); French Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helmut Jacob play as Black?
As Black, Helmut Jacob most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Helmut Jacob's FIDE rating?
Helmut Jacob is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (May 2010).
How many games has Helmut Jacob played?
Our database contains 263 games by Helmut Jacob, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 84 draws, 63 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helmut Jacob?
263 games by Helmut 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.