Prepare against Jakob Ensslen
DEU · World #87,108 classical · FIDE ID 34640258
When preparing against Jakob Ensslen, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 49 games by Jakob Ensslen, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Ensslen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Ensslen 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 | 1,767 | 1,833 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 34.7% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Ensslen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Ensslen's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 64.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Ensslen usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Jakob Ensslen's chess games
All 49 games by Jakob Ensslen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lev Elkin | 1,765 | ODJM B | B23 |
| May 2024 | Jan-Willem Malan | 1,664 | ch-GER U25 Open B | A20 |
| May 2026 | Niclas Betz | 1,650 | ODJM B | B15 |
| Jun 2020 | Leonard Staller | 1,620 | GER Pfingstopen U12 | C20 |
| May 2024 | Aleksandrs Fize | 1,609 | ch-GER U25 Open B | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,342 |
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,713 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,430 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,653 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,374 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Ensslen's chess games?
49 games by Jakob Ensslen, from Sep 2023 to Aug 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 Ensslen has played.
What does Jakob Ensslen play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jakob Ensslen opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Ensslen answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jakob Ensslen play as White?
As White, Jakob Ensslen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Ensslen play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Ensslen most often plays: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jakob Ensslen's FIDE rating?
Jakob Ensslen is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jakob Ensslen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Jakob Ensslen, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Ensslen?
49 games by Jakob Ensslen 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.