Prepare against Jakob Marx
DEU · World #54,620 classical · FIDE ID 34642722
When preparing against Jakob Marx, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 34 games by Jakob Marx, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Marx's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Marx 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 | 1,877 | 1,877 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,810 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 47.1% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 87 rated games against 83 different opponents, across 17 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 78 | 30 | 10 | 38 | 38.5% | 1,738 | 1,641 | 4 |
| Rapid | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% | 1,887 | 1,987 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 43 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 32.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 1,802 | 1,819 |
| 2025 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1,852 | 1,795 |
| 2024 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1,639 | 1,439 |
| 2023 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,563 | 1,385 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Marx's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Marx's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Marx usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Marx usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 77.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jakob Marx's chess games
All 34 games by Jakob Marx in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Henrik Holmsgaard | 2,146 | HSK Easter Open | C50 |
| May 2026 | Daniil Gusev | 2,059 | DEM U12 | C50 |
| May 2026 | Toshiya Aguike | 1,990 | DEM U12 | C54 |
| May 2026 | Luca Fattori Dittmar | 1,950 | DEM U12 | B59 |
| May 2026 | Sepas Zargaran | 1,888 | DEM U12 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,023 |
| Hamburg HSK Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 970 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U12 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Marx's chess games?
34 games by Jakob Marx, from May 2023 to Nov 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 Marx has played.
What does Jakob Marx play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jakob Marx opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Marx answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jakob Marx play as White?
As White, Jakob Marx's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Marx play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Marx most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Jakob Marx's FIDE rating?
Jakob Marx is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jakob Marx played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jakob Marx, covering May 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Marx?
34 games by Jakob Marx 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.