Prepare against Jacob Watson
United Kingdom · World #40,877 classical · FIDE ID 445037
When preparing against Jacob Watson, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 193 games by Jacob Watson, covering May 2015 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,978 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 70 | 48 | 75 | 36.3% |
| As White | 97 | 32 | 29 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 38 | 19 | 39 | 39.6% |
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 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 63.9% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 30.9% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (26% 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 — 31% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Watson usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 39.5% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 30.2% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 62.5% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 37.5% | 54.2% |
Jacob Watson's chess games
All 193 games by Jacob Watson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 70 wins, 48 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Roderick M McKay | 2,208 | 128th ch-SCO Open | A03 |
| Aug 2026 | David J Spence | 2,200 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Baptiste Alloui-Cros | 2,150 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | A00 |
| Jun 2024 | Shabir Okhai | 2,099 | ch-ENG | C77 |
| Dec 2019 | Ihab Salem | 2,087 | 11th London Classic Rapid Open | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 1,940 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Watson's chess games?
193 games by Jacob Watson, from May 2015 to Sep 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 97 games with White in our database, Jacob Watson opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Watson answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% 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); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Watson play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Watson most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Jacob Watson's FIDE rating?
Jacob Watson is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jacob Watson played?
Our database contains 193 games by Jacob Watson, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 48 draws, 75 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Watson?
193 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.