Prepare against Jakob Kelbl
SVN · World #11,091 classical · FIDE ID 14667541
When preparing against Jakob Kelbl, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jakob Kelbl, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Kelbl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Kelbl 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 | 2,154 | 2,154 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,148 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,121 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Kelbl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Kelbl's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 81.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 81.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kelbl usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Kelbl usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Kelbl usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kelbl usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kelbl usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jakob Kelbl's chess games
All 30 games by Jakob Kelbl in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Tugrul Turel | 2,303 | 15th Split Open 2026 | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Adharsh K | 2,287 | 15th Split Open 2026 | B23 |
| Oct 2026 | Nejc Drnovsek | 2,260 | Slovenian Team Championship 2026 (Državna članska liga) | C24 |
| Oct 2024 | Ivo Popovic | 2,092 | 3rd Hvar Open | B23 |
| Apr 2026 | Darko Spelec | 1,879 | Ljubljana Open 2026 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th ch-SLO | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| 27th chT-SLO U16 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,756 |
| 15th Split Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,311 |
| 3rd Hvar Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
| Ljubljana Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,047 |
| 8th Solta Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,076 |
| Slovenian Team Championship 2026 (Državna članska liga) | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Kelbl's chess games?
30 games by Jakob Kelbl, from Nov 2023 to Oct 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 Kelbl has played.
What does Jakob Kelbl play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Jakob Kelbl opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Kelbl answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jakob Kelbl play as White?
As White, Jakob Kelbl's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Kelbl play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Kelbl most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jakob Kelbl's FIDE rating?
Jakob Kelbl is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Jakob Kelbl played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jakob Kelbl, covering Nov 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Kelbl?
30 games by Jakob Kelbl 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.