Prepare against Jacob Chiang
United States · World #22,421 classical · FIDE ID 30962331
When preparing against Jacob Chiang, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.7% over 30 games.
Our database contains 224 games by Jacob Chiang, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Chiang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Chiang 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 | 2,038 | 2,219 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 79 | 37 | 108 | 35.3% |
| As White | 113 | 39 | 21 | 53 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 40 | 16 | 55 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Chiang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Chiang's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 84 | 74.3% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 17.7% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 47.0% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Nc3 (34.1% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chiang usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chiang usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Chiang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Chiang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 96.3% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Jacob Chiang's chess games
All 224 games by Jacob Chiang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 37 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 13/2/7 | 59.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/6/16 | 26.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Oct 2020 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,553 | PNWCC Super G60 | A34 |
| Jul 2025 | Mahel Boyer | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 134 | 69 | 2,242 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,011 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM MLK IM | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 12 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Los Angeles 1000 GM Spring Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Chiang's chess games?
224 games by Jacob Chiang, from May 2019 to Sep 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 Chiang has played.
What does Jacob Chiang play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Jacob Chiang opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Chiang answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jacob Chiang play as White?
As White, Jacob Chiang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Chiang play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Chiang most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Jacob Chiang's FIDE rating?
Jacob Chiang is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Jacob Chiang played?
Our database contains 224 games by Jacob Chiang, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 37 draws, 108 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Chiang?
224 games by Jacob Chiang 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.