Prepare against Jacob Wurtz
DNK · World #20,247 classical · FIDE ID 1412957
Our database contains 41 games by Jacob Wurtz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Wurtz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Wurtz 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 | 2,055 | 2,167 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,086 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Wurtz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Wurtz's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Wurtz usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wurtz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Wurtz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wurtz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Jacob Wurtz's chess games
All 41 games by Jacob Wurtz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Stephan Buchal | 2,320 | 34th Politiken Cup | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Ulrich Gebhardt | 2,222 | 34th Politiken Cup | D11 |
| Jul 2005 | Poul Flemming Fries-Nielsen | 2,125 | 20th North Sea Cup | A03 |
| Jul 2005 | Per Wurtz Jacobsen | 2,055 | 27th Politiken Cup | A00 |
| Aug 2012 | Jens Henrichsen | 1,887 | 34th Politiken Cup | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 20th North Sea Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Aalborg Larsen Memorial | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Wurtz's chess games?
41 games by Jacob Wurtz, from Oct 2005 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 Wurtz has played.
What does Jacob Wurtz play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jacob Wurtz opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Wurtz answers 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jacob Wurtz play as White?
As White, Jacob Wurtz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Wurtz play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Wurtz most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jacob Wurtz's FIDE rating?
Jacob Wurtz is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Jacob Wurtz played?
Our database contains 41 games by Jacob Wurtz, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Wurtz?
41 games by Jacob Wurtz 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.