Prepare against Jacob Connor Boswell
United Kingdom · World #4,199 classical · FIDE ID 427110
Our database contains 470 games by Jacob Connor Boswell, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Connor Boswell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Connor Boswell 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 | 2,297 | 2,297 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,206 | 2,206 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 203 | 121 | 146 | 43.2% |
| As White | 232 | 105 | 60 | 67 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 238 | 98 | 61 | 79 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Connor Boswell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Connor Boswell's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| d4 | 79 | 34.1% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 7.3% | 73.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.3% | 90.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 50.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Boswell usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Boswell usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Boswell usually continues d4 (47.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Boswell usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Boswell usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Boswell usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 47.7% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 48 | 44.0% | 52.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 48.6% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 21 | 28.4% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 16.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Jacob Connor Boswell's chess games
All 470 games by Jacob Connor Boswell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 203 wins, 121 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/7/5 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Shreyas Royal | 2,520 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | B36 |
| Dec 2023 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,509 | UK Blitz Open Final | A08 |
| Feb 2025 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,489 | Wightlink Int Masters | A05 |
| Feb 2024 | Eldar Gasanov | 2,487 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A65 |
| Jul 2023 | Oleg Korneev | 2,474 | 18th South Wales Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 15 | 2,241 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 7 | 2,228 |
| UK Blitz Open Final | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 2,352 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2024 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 8 | 2,270 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,655 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2015 | 14 | 5.5 | 928 |
| ch-BCF U15 | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 1,629 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Connor Boswell's chess games?
470 games by Jacob Connor Boswell, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Connor Boswell has played.
What does Jacob Connor Boswell play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Jacob Connor Boswell opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Connor Boswell answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jacob Connor Boswell play as White?
As White, Jacob Connor Boswell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Connor Boswell play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Connor Boswell most often plays: Dutch Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Jacob Connor Boswell's FIDE rating?
Jacob Connor Boswell is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,206 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Connor Boswell played?
Our database contains 470 games by Jacob Connor Boswell, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 121 draws, 146 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Connor Boswell?
470 games by Jacob Connor Boswell 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.