Prepare against Jakob Goepfert
DEU · World #13,048 classical · FIDE ID 24600679
Our database contains 148 games by Jakob Goepfert, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Goepfert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Goepfert 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 | 2,128 | 2,150 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 64 | 36 | 48 | 43.2% |
| As White | 72 | 31 | 14 | 27 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 22 | 21 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Goepfert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Goepfert's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 88.9% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Goepfert usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 77.1% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 14.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 60.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Jakob Goepfert's chess games
All 148 games by Jakob Goepfert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Markus Hochgraefe | 2,400 | Hamburg HSK Open | B38 |
| Sep 2012 | Holger Henrich | 2,271 | ch-Pinneberg | E92 |
| May 2016 | Hauke Reddmann | 2,250 | ch-Hamburg | A13 |
| Jun 2017 | Daniel Prenzler | 2,210 | 88th ch-GER | B78 |
| Nov 2018 | Marc Kluenger | 2,203 | Oberliga Nord N 1819 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pinneberg | 2016 | 31 | 25 | 2,160 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2018 | 26 | 12 | 2,097 |
| 88th ch-GER | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,167 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2007 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,489 |
| ch-Hamburg | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,310 |
| ch-Hamburg U16 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,692 |
| ch-Hamburg State U12 | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,191 |
| Hamburg Robinow Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,610 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Goepfert's chess games?
148 games by Jakob Goepfert, from Apr 2009 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 Goepfert has played.
What does Jakob Goepfert play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jakob Goepfert opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Goepfert answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jakob Goepfert play as White?
As White, Jakob Goepfert's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Goepfert play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Goepfert most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jakob Goepfert's FIDE rating?
Jakob Goepfert is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Jakob Goepfert played?
Our database contains 148 games by Jakob Goepfert, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Goepfert?
148 games by Jakob Goepfert 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.