Prepare against Jacob Joensson
Sweden · World #13,342 classical · FIDE ID 1726315
Our database contains 98 games by Jacob Joensson, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Joensson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Joensson 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 | 2,124 | 2,158 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,024 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 22 | 29 | 47 | 22.4% |
| As White | 46 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 19.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Joensson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Joensson's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Joensson usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Joensson usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Joensson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 54.5% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Jacob Joensson's chess games
All 98 games by Jacob Joensson in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 22 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Torbjorn Glimbrant | 2,268 | 48th Rilton Cup | E11 |
| Aug 2019 | Xavier Marzo Pie | 2,174 | ch-EU U18 | D36 |
| Jul 2022 | Emanuel Sundin | 2,160 | ch-SWE Masters | D31 |
| Sep 2020 | Borna Cotic | 2,120 | ch-EU Online U18 | C47 |
| May 2019 | Sigfred Haubro | 2,109 | Copenhagen Challenge | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 1,759 |
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,202 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,029 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,101 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-SWE Masters | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Joensson's chess games?
98 games by Jacob Joensson, from Nov 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 Joensson has played.
What does Jacob Joensson play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jacob Joensson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Joensson answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jacob Joensson play as White?
As White, Jacob Joensson's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Joensson play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Joensson most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jacob Joensson's FIDE rating?
Jacob Joensson is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (May 2026).
How many games has Jacob Joensson played?
Our database contains 98 games by Jacob Joensson, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 29 draws, 47 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Joensson?
98 games by Jacob Joensson 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.