Prepare against Jakob Engelmann
DEU · World #9,684 classical · FIDE ID 24619019
Our database contains 263 games by Jakob Engelmann, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Engelmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Engelmann 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 | 2,175 | 2,290 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,256 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,256 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 97 | 64 | 102 | 36.9% |
| As White | 126 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 137 | 49 | 34 | 54 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Engelmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Engelmann's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 31 | 24.6% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 26 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 46.8% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Engelmann usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 41 | 58.6% | 58.5% |
| c5 | 17 | 24.3% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.1% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 47.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Jakob Engelmann's chess games
All 263 games by Jakob Engelmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 97 wins, 64 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 21 | 5/9/7 | 23.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Nikolai M. Mishuchkov | 2,415 | 22nd Pardubice Czech Open | A29 |
| Jan 2012 | Hendrik Reichmann | 2,346 | BL2-Nord 1112 | D11 |
| Mar 2010 | Hans-Joachim Vatter | 2,328 | 81st ch-GER | B10 |
| Nov 2016 | Rainer Kleeschaetzky | 2,321 | 16th chT-GER Betriebe | A11 |
| Mar 2010 | Ulrich Schulze | 2,320 | 81st ch-GER | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual4 U25 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,240 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,296 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-GER U12 | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 1,618 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| Oberliga Ost-A 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2,393 |
| ch-GER U11 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | – |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1314 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Engelmann's chess games?
263 games by Jakob Engelmann, from Oct 2004 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 Jakob Engelmann has played.
What does Jakob Engelmann play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Jakob Engelmann opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Engelmann answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jakob Engelmann play as White?
As White, Jakob Engelmann's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Engelmann play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Engelmann most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Jakob Engelmann's FIDE rating?
Jakob Engelmann is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Jakob Engelmann played?
Our database contains 263 games by Jakob Engelmann, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 64 draws, 102 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Engelmann?
263 games by Jakob Engelmann 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.