Prepare against Jacob Aagaard
GM · DNK · World #1,265 classical · FIDE ID 1401815
Our database contains 1,202 games by Jacob Aagaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Aagaard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Aagaard 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 | 2,429 | 2,542 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,502 | 2,513 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,483 | 2,525 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,202 | 474 | 449 | 279 | 39.4% |
| As White | 587 | 262 | 209 | 116 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 615 | 212 | 240 | 163 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Aagaard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Aagaard's side.
First moves as White (587 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 387 | 65.9% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 158 | 26.9% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 3.6% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 20 | 3.4% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Aagaard usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 173 | 67.3% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 49 | 19.1% | 52.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 5.4% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (233 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 71.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 46 | 19.7% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 4.7% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Jacob Aagaard's chess games
All 1,202 games by Jacob Aagaard 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: 474 wins, 449 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 61 | 24/23/14 | 39.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 8/17/10 | 22.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/13/4 | 43.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 12/12/2 | 46.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 51 | 27/17/7 | 52.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 37 | 13/13/11 | 35.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 8/13/13 | 23.5% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 6/12/10 | 21.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 7/13/5 | 28.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 5/12/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,676 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | B84 |
| Oct 2019 | Jorge Cori | 2,671 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | A48 |
| Jul 2008 | Bartosz Socko | 2,627 | 30th Politiken Cup | C11 |
| Jul 2008 | Konstantin Landa | 2,615 | 30th Politiken Cup | B29 |
| Nov 2008 | Simen Agdestein | 2,588 | Olympiad-38 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DEN | 2023 | 63 | 31.5 | 2,446 |
| chB-DEN | 2001 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,430 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2003 | 22 | 10 | 2,398 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 2002 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,422 |
| Porto Mannu Open | 2008 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,538 |
| Lyngby Open | 1991 | 17 | 7 | 2,222 |
| Copenhagen Open 2 | 1995 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,423 |
| 3rd Hampstead GM | 1998 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sune Berg Hansen (12 games) · Carsten Hoi (11 games) · Jorge Cori (10 games) · Allan Stig Rasmussen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Aagaard's chess games?
1,202 games by Jacob Aagaard, 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 Jacob Aagaard has played.
What does Jacob Aagaard play on the first move as White?
Across 587 games with White in our database, Jacob Aagaard opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Aagaard answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jacob Aagaard play as White?
As White, Jacob Aagaard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 587 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Aagaard play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Aagaard most often plays: Sicilian (51 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 615 games.
What is Jacob Aagaard's FIDE rating?
Jacob Aagaard is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,502 in rapid and 2,483 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,542 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Jacob Aagaard played?
Our database contains 1,202 games by Jacob Aagaard, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 474 wins, 449 draws, 279 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Aagaard?
1,202 games by Jacob Aagaard 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.