Prepare against Jacob Pallesen
DNK · World #28,753 classical · FIDE ID 1404881
Our database contains 358 games by Jacob Pallesen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Pallesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Pallesen 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 | 1,993 | 2,070 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 122 | 106 | 130 | 34.1% |
| As White | 179 | 53 | 58 | 68 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 179 | 69 | 48 | 62 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Pallesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Pallesen's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 45.8% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 77 | 43.0% | 48.1% |
| g3 | 11 | 6.1% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues d5 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pallesen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 76.5% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.6% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 25 | 41.7% | 54.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 30.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 10.0% | 91.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.3% | 70.0% |
Jacob Pallesen's chess games
All 358 games by Jacob Pallesen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 122 wins, 106 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 41 | 15/7/19 | 36.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Eivind Olav Risting | 2,307 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A25 |
| May 2009 | Esben Kjems Hove | 2,294 | Copenhagen Challenge | D17 |
| Nov 2002 | Ove Weiss Hartvig | 2,286 | 30th Taastrup Anniversary Open | B76 |
| Feb 2004 | Jorgen G. Nielsen | 2,245 | Copenhagen AS04 Centenary | A87 |
| Feb 2020 | Nicolai Kvist Brond Pedersen | 2,244 | chT-DEN 1920 58th | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 61 | 24.5 | 2,008 |
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 20.5 | 2,006 |
| ch-Copenhagen | 2007 | 35 | 17.5 | 1,989 |
| Taastrup Open | 2001 | 24 | 13.5 | 1,945 |
| 23rd Politiken Cup | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,279 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| 36th Politiken Cup | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 6 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Pallesen's chess games?
358 games by Jacob Pallesen, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Pallesen has played.
What does Jacob Pallesen play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Jacob Pallesen opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.g3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Pallesen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jacob Pallesen play as White?
As White, Jacob Pallesen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Pallesen play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Pallesen most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Jacob Pallesen's FIDE rating?
Jacob Pallesen is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jacob Pallesen played?
Our database contains 358 games by Jacob Pallesen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 106 draws, 130 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Pallesen?
358 games by Jacob Pallesen 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.