Prepare against Henning Jakobsen
DNK · World #152,622 classical · FIDE ID 1428160
When preparing against Henning Jakobsen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Henning Jakobsen, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henning Jakobsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henning Jakobsen 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 | 1,597 | 1,641 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,563 | 1,583 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 22.9% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henning Jakobsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henning Jakobsen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Jakobsen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Henning Jakobsen's chess games
All 48 games by Henning Jakobsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Kurt Sogaard Nielsen | 1,806 | Faxe Dags Open | D91 |
| Apr 2017 | Hans E. Andersen | 1,664 | Faxe Dags Open | D07 |
| May 2015 | Michael Adrian | 1,644 | Faxe Dags Open | A45 |
| May 2016 | Gunnar Mathiasen | 1,635 | Faxe Dags Open | E51 |
| May 2016 | Christian Frost Jorgensen | 1,588 | 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Basis 6 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faxe Dags Open | 2017 | 21 | 8.5 | 1,618 |
| Faxe Eftermiddag C | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,287 |
| Faxe EMT | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,116 |
| Naestved Host EMT B | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 906 |
| ch-DEN Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,390 |
| 23th Taastrup Quick Weekend Basis 6 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,491 |
| Tollose Weekend Cup C | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,299 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henning Jakobsen's chess games?
48 games by Henning Jakobsen, from Jul 2012 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 Henning Jakobsen has played.
What does Henning Jakobsen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Henning Jakobsen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henning Jakobsen answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Henning Jakobsen play as White?
As White, Henning Jakobsen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henning Jakobsen play as Black?
As Black, Henning Jakobsen most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Henning Jakobsen's FIDE rating?
Henning Jakobsen is currently rated 1,597 in classical chess, 1,563 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,641 (May 2024).
How many games has Henning Jakobsen played?
Our database contains 48 games by Henning Jakobsen, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henning Jakobsen?
48 games by Henning Jakobsen 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.