Prepare against Jacob Watson
United Kingdom · World #40,767 classical · FIDE ID 445037
Our database contains 183 games by Jacob Watson, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Watson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Watson 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 | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,917 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 1,978 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 65 | 47 | 71 | 35.5% |
| As White | 92 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 91 | 35 | 19 | 37 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Watson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Watson's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 65.2% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 28 | 30.4% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Watson usually continues d4 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Watson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 42.5% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 32.5% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 61.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 54.2% |
Jacob Watson's chess games
All 183 games by Jacob Watson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 65 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Roderick M McKay | 2,208 | 128th ch-SCO Open | A03 |
| Jun 2024 | Shabir Okhai | 2,099 | ch-ENG | C77 |
| Dec 2019 | Ihab Salem | 2,087 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | D27 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandr Pereslavtsev | 2,040 | English Open | B40 |
| May 2022 | Daniel J Wells | 2,020 | ch-ENG Chessable | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,940 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,846 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,939 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| London Mindsports-C | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 7 | 1,871 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,646 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Watson's chess games?
183 games by Jacob Watson, from May 2015 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 Watson has played.
What does Jacob Watson play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Jacob Watson opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Watson answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Jacob Watson play as White?
As White, Jacob Watson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Watson play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Watson most often plays: London System (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Jacob Watson's FIDE rating?
Jacob Watson is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jacob Watson played?
Our database contains 183 games by Jacob Watson, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 47 draws, 71 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Watson?
183 games by Jacob Watson 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.