Prepare against Jakov Loifenfeld
IM · Russia · World #2,595 classical · FIDE ID 4105702
Our database contains 142 games by Jakov Loifenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jakov Loifenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakov Loifenfeld 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 | 2,355 | 2,443 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 70 | 50 | 22 | 49.3% |
| As White | 68 | 31 | 29 | 8 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 74 | 39 | 21 | 14 | 52.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 95.6% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Loifenfeld usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Loifenfeld usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Loifenfeld usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Loifenfeld usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Loifenfeld usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 67.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Jakov Loifenfeld's chess games
All 142 games by Jakov Loifenfeld 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: 70 wins, 50 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Bernd Schneider | 2,427 | BL2-West 0506 | A37 |
| Jan 2001 | Jan Van de Mortel | 2,410 | BL2-West 0001 | D13 |
| Feb 2001 | Marc Becker | 2,407 | BL2-West 0001 | E11 |
| Dec 1999 | Klaus-Juergen Schulz | 2,406 | BL2-West 9900 | A48 |
| Apr 2002 | Christian Scholz | 2,399 | BL2-West 0102 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mittelrhein 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,267 |
| BL2-West 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 8 | 2,588 |
| NRW Class1 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,502 |
| BL2-West 0203 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,510 |
| BL2-West 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,397 |
| BL2-West 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,429 |
| Mittelrhein Regionalliga 15/16 | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakov Loifenfeld's chess games?
142 games by Jakov Loifenfeld, 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 Jakov Loifenfeld has played.
What does Jakov Loifenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Jakov Loifenfeld opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakov Loifenfeld answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Jakov Loifenfeld play as White?
As White, Jakov Loifenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakov Loifenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Jakov Loifenfeld most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Jakov Loifenfeld's FIDE rating?
Jakov Loifenfeld is currently rated 2,355 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jakov Loifenfeld played?
Our database contains 142 games by Jakov Loifenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 50 draws, 22 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakov Loifenfeld?
142 games by Jakov Loifenfeld 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.