Prepare against Jakob Meister
GM · DEU · World #1,994 classical · FIDE ID 4102541
When preparing against Jakob Meister, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 24.4% over 45 games.
Our database contains 1,329 games by Jakob Meister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Meister's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Meister 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 | 2,383 | 2,519 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,437 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,440 | 2,440 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,329 | 634 | 444 | 250 | 47.7% |
| As White | 663 | 336 | 239 | 88 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 666 | 298 | 205 | 162 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Meister's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Meister's side.
First moves as White (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 354 | 53.4% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 157 | 23.7% | 69.4% |
| c4 | 130 | 19.6% | 73.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 2.9% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Meister usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Meister usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meister usually continues d4 (74.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Meister usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 182 | 63.2% | 69.0% |
| e5 | 69 | 24.0% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.1% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 150 | 62.0% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 17.4% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 40 | 16.5% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 1.7% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.2% | 33.3% |
Jakob Meister's chess games
All 1,329 games by Jakob Meister in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 634 wins, 444 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 51 | 24/18/9 | 47.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/16/7 | 45.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 19/17/3 | 48.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 21/6/1 | 75.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 16/8/3 | 59.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 13/11/2 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 89 | 52/24/13 | 58.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 13/24/10 | 27.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 45 | 11/19/15 | 24.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 15/15/2 | 45.5% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 12/6/8 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Konstantin Sakaev | 2,665 | 11th chT-RUS | E11 |
| Feb 2004 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,609 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | B30 |
| Oct 2015 | Kacper Piorun | 2,609 | Wch Rapid | A45 |
| Feb 2004 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,606 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | B06 |
| Feb 2016 | Wojciech Moranda | 2,594 | BL2-Nord 1516 | D29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin | 2014 | 36 | 28.5 | 2,509 |
| ch-RSFSR | 1990 | 36 | 19.5 | 2,425 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 1995 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,593 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,367 |
| Hlohovec Open | 1994 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,578 |
| ch-Berlin MT | 2017 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,513 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,349 |
| ch-URS52 Semifinal | 1984 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey Kalinitschew (11 games) · Robert Rabiega (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Meister's chess games?
1,329 games by Jakob Meister, from Apr 2003 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 Meister has played.
What does Jakob Meister play on the first move as White?
Across 663 games with White in our database, Jakob Meister opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Meister answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jakob Meister play as White?
As White, Jakob Meister's most-played openings in our database are: London System (51 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 48.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 663 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Meister play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Meister most often plays: Sicilian (89 games, 58.4% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 27.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (45 games, 24.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 666 games.
What is Jakob Meister's FIDE rating?
Jakob Meister is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,440 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jakob Meister played?
Our database contains 1,329 games by Jakob Meister, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 634 wins, 444 draws, 250 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Meister?
1,329 games by Jakob Meister 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.