Prepare against Jakob Herrmann
FM · DEU · World #8,653 classical · FIDE ID 16287169
Our database contains 223 games by Jakob Herrmann, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Herrmann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Herrmann 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 | 2,193 | 2,336 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,127 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,107 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 88 | 54 | 81 | 39.5% |
| As White | 118 | 49 | 32 | 37 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 105 | 39 | 22 | 44 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Herrmann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Herrmann's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 69.5% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 18.6% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Herrmann usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 77.9% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 22.1% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 69.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
Jakob Herrmann's chess games
All 223 games by Jakob Herrmann in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 88 wins, 54 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,405 | 35th Staufer Open | D47 |
| May 2026 | Daniel Nunez Gregoire | 2,331 | DEM U16 | A81 |
| May 2026 | Neil Albrecht | 2,316 | DEM U16 | B12 |
| May 2026 | Luka Schwitkowski | 2,252 | DEM U16 | D02 |
| May 2025 | Aaron Matthes | 2,221 | Rudolf Teschner Mem | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,777 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2024 | 18 | 8 | 1,703 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1,453 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,445 |
| GER Pfingstopen U12 | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,650 |
| 94th ch-GER | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Candidates Men | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Herrmann's chess games?
223 games by Jakob Herrmann, from Oct 2019 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 Herrmann has played.
What does Jakob Herrmann play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Jakob Herrmann opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Herrmann answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Jakob Herrmann play as White?
As White, Jakob Herrmann's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Herrmann play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Herrmann most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Jakob Herrmann's FIDE rating?
Jakob Herrmann is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Jakob Herrmann played?
Our database contains 223 games by Jakob Herrmann, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 54 draws, 81 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Herrmann?
223 games by Jakob Herrmann 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.