Prepare against Jakob Speck
DEU · World #35,003 classical · FIDE ID 12938181
Our database contains 46 games by Jakob Speck, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Speck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Speck 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 | 1,959 | 1,966 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,841 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 11 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Speck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Speck's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Speck usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Speck usually continues exd5 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Jakob Speck's chess games
All 46 games by Jakob Speck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Michael Lucas | 2,086 | Norderstedt Open | A43 |
| Mar 2013 | Juergen Meyer | 2,018 | Norderstedt Open | C02 |
| Apr 2017 | Georg Brinkmann | 1,986 | 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | B27 |
| Mar 2013 | Tony Schwedek | 1,921 | Norderstedt Open | A62 |
| Mar 2013 | Mirko Eichstaedt | 1,883 | Norderstedt Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U12 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,342 |
| Norderstedt Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,021 |
| HSK Easter Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,958 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 3rd Hamburg CC Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,707 |
| JBLN West 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,679 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1920 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,512 |
| chT-Hamburg Landesliga 1415 | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Speck's chess games?
46 games by Jakob Speck, from May 2013 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 Speck has played.
What does Jakob Speck play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jakob Speck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Speck answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Jakob Speck play as White?
As White, Jakob Speck's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Speck play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Speck most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jakob Speck's FIDE rating?
Jakob Speck is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (May 2026).
How many games has Jakob Speck played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jakob Speck, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Speck?
46 games by Jakob Speck 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.