Prepare against Jacob Hein
DNK · World #131,125 classical · FIDE ID 1402870
When preparing against Jacob Hein, expect 1.d4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (23% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 454 games by Jacob Hein, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Hein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Hein 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 | 1,643 | 1,696 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,684 | 1,684 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,684 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 454 | 127 | 45 | 282 | 28.0% |
| As White | 224 | 69 | 21 | 134 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 230 | 58 | 24 | 148 | 25.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Hein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Hein's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 33.5% | 34.7% |
| c4 | 48 | 21.4% | 24.0% |
| e4 | 45 | 20.1% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 15.6% | 38.6% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 3.6% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 34.7% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Hein usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Hein usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 24.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hein usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Hein usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 22.7% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 21.0% | 34.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.2% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 51.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 17.1% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.8% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Jacob Hein's chess games
All 454 games by Jacob Hein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 127 wins, 45 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 3/2/17 | 13.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 9/0/12 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 1/3/13 | 5.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Peter Nagy | 2,050 | Budapest FS08 FM-C | B07 |
| Sep 2008 | Horst Hubert Schmidt | 1,925 | 3rd Borup Open | B06 |
| Aug 2011 | Jozsef Jr. Pogats | 1,879 | Budapest FS08 FM-B | B80 |
| Oct 2015 | Daniel Andersen | 1,869 | Koge Xtracon Open | E40 |
| Sep 2021 | Flemming Stald | 1,840 | Hillerod Open | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 8.5 | 1,420 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 25 | 4.5 | 1,559 |
| Hillerod Open | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 1,480 |
| Baltic Sea Cup | 2008 | 18 | 5 | 1,477 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2012 | 17 | 4 | 1,485 |
| Hillerod CC Championship C | 2018 | 16 | 10 | 1,511 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2014 | 16 | 1.5 | 1,524 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Hein's chess games?
454 games by Jacob Hein, from Jul 2009 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 Hein has played.
What does Jacob Hein play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Jacob Hein opens with 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Hein answers 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jacob Hein play as White?
As White, Jacob Hein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 13.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Hein play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Hein most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Jacob Hein's FIDE rating?
Jacob Hein is currently rated 1,643 in classical chess, 1,684 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jacob Hein played?
Our database contains 454 games by Jacob Hein, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 45 draws, 282 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Hein?
454 games by Jacob Hein 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.