Prepare against Jacob Sevall
DEU · World #70,163 classical · FIDE ID 12994073
Our database contains 84 games by Jacob Sevall, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 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 | 2,011 | 2,015 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 40 | 21 | 23 | 47.6% |
| As White | 42 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 38.1% |
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 84 games by Jacob Sevall in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 40 wins, 21 draws, 23 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% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 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% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Hofheim Spring Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,759 |
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,048 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,959 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 10th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,654 |
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open A | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
| 7th Vellmar Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 14th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Sevall's chess games?
84 games by Jacob Sevall, from Apr 2015 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 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 42 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); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jacob Sevall's FIDE rating?
Jacob Sevall is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Jacob Sevall played?
Our database contains 84 games by Jacob Sevall, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Sevall?
84 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.