Prepare against Jakob Werner
DNK · World #67,667 classical · FIDE ID 1426850
When preparing against Jakob Werner, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Jakob Werner, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Werner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Werner 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 | 1,829 | 1,833 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,816 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 18 | 9 | 22 | 36.7% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Werner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Werner's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 66.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Werner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Werner usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 46.7% | 7.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jakob Werner's chess games
All 49 games by Jakob Werner in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D74 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Svend Steenstrup | 1,936 | Copenhagen Challenge | B08 |
| Jul 2016 | Tom Linus Bosselmann | 1,928 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | E38 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Stuhlmann | 1,895 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Daniel Andersen | 1,864 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A18 |
| Oct 2021 | Alex Hansen | 1,862 | ch-DEN Kort Paaske 1 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 30 | 12.5 | 1,720 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-2 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,603 |
| ch-DEN Kort Paaske 1 | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,846 |
| chT-DEN 1617 HP A 8th | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,527 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Werner's chess games?
49 games by Jakob Werner, from Apr 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 Werner has played.
What does Jakob Werner play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jakob Werner opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Werner answers 1...d6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jakob Werner play as White?
As White, Jakob Werner's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Werner play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Werner most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jakob Werner's FIDE rating?
Jakob Werner is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jakob Werner played?
Our database contains 49 games by Jakob Werner, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Werner?
49 games by Jakob Werner 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.