Prepare against Jake Darmanin
CM · Malta · World #23,501 classical · FIDE ID 5601061
Our database contains 446 games by Jake Darmanin, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 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 | 2,029 | 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 | 446 | 167 | 42 | 237 | 37.4% |
| As White | 234 | 94 | 21 | 119 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 212 | 73 | 21 | 118 | 34.4% |
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 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 97.0% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 44.1% 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 (34.4% 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 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 103 | 93.6% | 37.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.6% | 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 446 games by Jake Darmanin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 167 wins, 42 draws, 237 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 80 | 36/7/37 | 45.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 25 | 14/3/8 | 56.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| 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% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| 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% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
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 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,054 |
| ch-Mediterranean U20 4th | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,828 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 4th EU Small Countries ol | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,034 |
| 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?
446 games by Jake Darmanin, from Mar 2011 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 Jake Darmanin has played.
What does Jake Darmanin play on the first move as White?
Across 234 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 (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 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: Closed (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Jake Darmanin's FIDE rating?
Jake Darmanin is currently rated 2,029 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 446 games by Jake Darmanin, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 42 draws, 237 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jake Darmanin?
446 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.