Prepare against Jacob Sevall
DEU · World #26,580 classical · FIDE ID 12994073
When preparing against Jacob Sevall, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 96 games by Jacob Sevall, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Sevall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Sevall 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 | 2,008 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,001 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 43 | 24 | 29 | 44.8% |
| As White | 49 | 27 | 7 | 15 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 34.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 160 rated games against 144 different opponents, across 30 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 160 | 64 | 39 | 57 | 40.0% | 1,954 | 1,945 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 61 | 10 | 15 | 36 | 16.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 36 | 18 | 6 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1,907 | 1,987 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,823 | 1,983 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2,118 | 2,278 |
| 2017 | 46 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 1,870 | 1,945 |
| 2016 | 56 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 2,041 | 1,975 |
| 2015 | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 1,914 | 1,914 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,788 | 1,388 |
Where Jacob Sevall has played
United States (19) · Germany (11)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Sevall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Sevall's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 45.2% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sevall usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sevall usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sevall usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sevall usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sevall usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Sevall usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Jacob Sevall's chess games
All 96 games by Jacob Sevall in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Berthold Engel | 2,197 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | C64 |
| Apr 2015 | Lars Winter | 1,954 | 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | C44 |
| Dec 2016 | Greg Sarafian | 1,935 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | E00 |
| Jun 2019 | Alexander Noble | 1,917 | 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | A47 |
| Dec 2016 | Erling Steigum | 1,916 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,759 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 10th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Sevall's chess games?
96 games by Jacob Sevall, from Apr 2015 to Oct 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 Sevall has played.
What does Jacob Sevall play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jacob Sevall opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Sevall answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jacob Sevall play as White?
As White, Jacob Sevall's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Sevall play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Sevall most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jacob Sevall's FIDE rating?
Jacob Sevall is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Sevall played?
Our database contains 96 games by Jacob Sevall, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 24 draws, 29 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Sevall?
96 games by Jacob Sevall 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.