Prepare against Ivars Jekabsons
LVA · World #21,012 classical · FIDE ID 11605359
Our database contains 36 games by Ivars Jekabsons, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivars Jekabsons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivars Jekabsons 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 | 2,049 | 2,201 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 2,230 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 52.8% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivars Jekabsons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivars Jekabsons's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 67.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Jekabsons usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jekabsons usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jekabsons usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Ivars Jekabsons's chess games
All 36 games by Ivars Jekabsons in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,236 | 16th Calvia Amateur Open | C12 |
| Oct 2016 | Daniel Hristodorescu | 2,229 | 13th Calvia Amateur Open | C84 |
| Oct 2017 | Dalibor Cip | 2,168 | 14th Calvia Amateur Open | B44 |
| Oct 2015 | Adrian Ponce Cano | 2,135 | 12th Calvia Amateur Open | B45 |
| Oct 2017 | Kamil Mazanek | 2,100 | 14th Calvia Amateur Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,254 |
| 14th Calvia Amateur Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| 12th Calvia Amateur Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 2,130 |
| 15th Calvia Amateur Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
| 20th Calvia Amateur Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,692 |
| 16th Calvia Amateur Open | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivars Jekabsons's chess games?
36 games by Ivars Jekabsons, from Sep 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 Ivars Jekabsons has played.
What does Ivars Jekabsons play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ivars Jekabsons opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivars Jekabsons answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivars Jekabsons play as White?
As White, Ivars Jekabsons's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivars Jekabsons play as Black?
As Black, Ivars Jekabsons most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ivars Jekabsons's FIDE rating?
Ivars Jekabsons is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Ivars Jekabsons played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ivars Jekabsons, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivars Jekabsons?
36 games by Ivars Jekabsons 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.