Prepare against Jakub Seemann
GM · Poland · World #478 classical · FIDE ID 21874697
When preparing against Jakub Seemann, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 36.4% over 44 games.
Our database contains 1,750 games by Jakub Seemann, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jakub Seemann's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakub Seemann 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 | 2,515 | 2,557 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,447 | 2,447 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,418 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,750 | 841 | 300 | 609 | 48.1% |
| As White | 876 | 466 | 138 | 272 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 874 | 375 | 162 | 337 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakub Seemann's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakub Seemann's side.
First moves as White (876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 329 | 37.6% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 266 | 30.4% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 120 | 13.7% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 104 | 11.9% | 61.5% |
| b3 | 36 | 4.1% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 13 | 1.5% | 76.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Seemann usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Seemann usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Seemann usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Seemann usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Seemann usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Seemann usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (397 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 174 | 43.8% | 53.2% |
| c6 | 84 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 63 | 15.9% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 50 | 12.6% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 4.8% | 71.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 259 | 84.6% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 34 | 11.1% | 39.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Jakub Seemann's chess games
All 1,750 games by Jakub Seemann in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Sep 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: 841 wins, 300 draws, 609 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 52 | 23/11/18 | 44.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 34/3/13 | 68.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 30/9/8 | 63.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 36 | 26/4/6 | 72.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 20/5/11 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 25 | 14/2/9 | 56.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 73 | 29/11/33 | 39.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 23/13/25 | 37.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 16/7/21 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 21/8/12 | 51.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 32 | 15/12/5 | 46.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 13/3/14 | 43.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 13/2/13 | 46.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 | B51 |
| Mar 2026 | Levon Aronian | 2,729 | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 | B50 |
| May 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,710 | TCh-AUT Rapid 2026 | D35 |
| Oct 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,710 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 792 | 438 | 2,374 |
| Ustron Open A | 2022 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,342 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 8 | 2,423 |
| ch-POL U18 | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 2,293 |
| chT-POL U20 | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 2,034 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2023 | 17 | 10 | 2,419 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2022 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,434 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ihor Samunenkov (10 games) · Jan Klimkowski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakub Seemann's chess games?
1,750 games by Jakub Seemann, from Sep 2016 to Sep 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 Jakub Seemann has played.
What does Jakub Seemann play on the first move as White?
Across 876 games with White in our database, Jakub Seemann opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakub Seemann answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jakub Seemann play as White?
As White, Jakub Seemann's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Réti Opening (50 games, 68.0% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 63.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 876 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakub Seemann play as Black?
As Black, Jakub Seemann most often plays: Indian Defense (73 games, 39.7% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 37.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 874 games.
What is Jakub Seemann's FIDE rating?
Jakub Seemann is currently rated 2,515 in classical chess, 2,447 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,557 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jakub Seemann played?
Our database contains 1,750 games by Jakub Seemann, covering Sep 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 841 wins, 300 draws, 609 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakub Seemann?
1,750 games by Jakub Seemann 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.