Prepare against Jacob D Yoon
CM · United Kingdom · World #5,983 classical · FIDE ID 446076
Our database contains 422 games by Jacob D Yoon, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob D Yoon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob D Yoon 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 | 2,248 | 2,270 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,099 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,115 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 186 | 87 | 149 | 44.1% |
| As White | 216 | 114 | 33 | 69 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 206 | 72 | 54 | 80 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob D Yoon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob D Yoon's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 58.3% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 72 | 33.3% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.1% | 86.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Yoon usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yoon usually continues Nf3 (71.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Yoon usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 59.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Yoon usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yoon usually continues c4 (89.3% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Yoon usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 50.0% | 50.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 19.6% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 7.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 41.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 33.3% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.0% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Jacob D Yoon's chess games
All 422 games by Jacob D Yoon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 186 wins, 87 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Kenneth Hobson | 2,361 | 111th ch-GBR | D38 |
| Dec 2025 | Felipe Porras Mateo | 2,356 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | D10 |
| Jul 2026 | Banerjee,Supratit | 2,347 | Sheffield IM 2026 | B52 |
| Mar 2026 | Adam Nawalaniec | 2,299 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B57 |
| Mar 2026 | Livio Cancedda-Dupuis | 2,250 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 16 | 7 | 2,009 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,120 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2016 | 14 | 10 | 744 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2015 | 13 | 8 | 563 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 393 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,234 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob D Yoon's chess games?
422 games by Jacob D Yoon, from Jul 2015 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 D Yoon has played.
What does Jacob D Yoon play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Jacob D Yoon opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob D Yoon answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jacob D Yoon play as White?
As White, Jacob D Yoon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob D Yoon play as Black?
As Black, Jacob D Yoon most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Horwitz Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 206 games.
What is Jacob D Yoon's FIDE rating?
Jacob D Yoon is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Jacob D Yoon played?
Our database contains 422 games by Jacob D Yoon, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 87 draws, 149 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob D Yoon?
422 games by Jacob D Yoon 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.