Prepare against Jakob Weihrauch
FM · DEU · World #4,665 classical · FIDE ID 16210115
When preparing against Jakob Weihrauch, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 565 games by Jakob Weihrauch, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Weihrauch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Weihrauch 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 | 2,283 | 2,319 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,300 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 565 | 235 | 121 | 209 | 41.6% |
| As White | 289 | 116 | 64 | 109 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 276 | 119 | 57 | 100 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Weihrauch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Weihrauch's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 223 | 77.2% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 34 | 11.8% | 48.5% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 9.0% | 36.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Weihrauch usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 73.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 16.7% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 89.5% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Jakob Weihrauch's chess games
All 565 games by Jakob Weihrauch in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 235 wins, 121 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 21/7/15 | 48.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/6/11 | 37.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Sipke Ernst | 2,538 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B51 |
| Oct 2022 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,521 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B62 |
| Nov 2024 | Kaiqi Yang | 2,481 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Feb 2025 | Milos Stankovic | 2,442 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Piotr Piesik | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 96 | 2,197 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2017 | 22 | 14 | 1,783 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2015 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,516 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 2,213 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 2,023 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2017 | 14 | 11.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Weihrauch's chess games?
565 games by Jakob Weihrauch, from Aug 2015 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 Weihrauch has played.
What does Jakob Weihrauch play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Jakob Weihrauch opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Weihrauch answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jakob Weihrauch play as White?
As White, Jakob Weihrauch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Weihrauch play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Weihrauch most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Jakob Weihrauch's FIDE rating?
Jakob Weihrauch is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jakob Weihrauch played?
Our database contains 565 games by Jakob Weihrauch, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 235 wins, 121 draws, 209 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Weihrauch?
565 games by Jakob Weihrauch 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.