Prepare against Jake Darmanin
CM · Malta · World #22,380 classical · FIDE ID 5601061
When preparing against Jake Darmanin, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 30.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 453 games by Jake Darmanin, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jake Darmanin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jake Darmanin 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 | 2,038 | 2,119 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,147 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,208 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 169 | 44 | 240 | 37.3% |
| As White | 237 | 96 | 22 | 119 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 216 | 73 | 22 | 121 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jake Darmanin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jake Darmanin's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 230 | 97.0% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Darmanin usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Darmanin usually continues Nf3 (39.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Darmanin usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Darmanin usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 106 | 93.8% | 37.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 96.4% | 44.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Jake Darmanin's chess games
All 453 games by Jake Darmanin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 169 wins, 44 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 80 | 36/7/37 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 15/3/8 | 57.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 30 | 9/3/18 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/0/11 | 47.6% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,466 | 7th EU Small Countries ol | B22 |
| Dec 2023 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,462 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Nov 2023 | Qilin Bao | 2,419 | Titled Tue Early | A11 |
| Oct 2025 | Nikita Matinian | 2,414 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| Oct 2021 | Mahel Boyer | 2,398 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 319 | 128.5 | 2,126 |
| 8th EU Small Countries Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,080 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 4th EU Small Countries ol | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| ch-Mediterranean U20 4th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,828 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,054 |
| EU Small Nations Hybrid | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jake Darmanin's chess games?
453 games by Jake Darmanin, from Mar 2011 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 Jake Darmanin has played.
What does Jake Darmanin play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Jake Darmanin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jake Darmanin answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jake Darmanin play as White?
As White, Jake Darmanin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 57.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jake Darmanin play as Black?
As Black, Jake Darmanin most often plays: Italian Game (30 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Jake Darmanin's FIDE rating?
Jake Darmanin is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Jake Darmanin played?
Our database contains 453 games by Jake Darmanin, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 44 draws, 240 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jake Darmanin?
453 games by Jake Darmanin 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.