Prepare against Jallah Jacob
FM · Liberia · World #53,219 classical · FIDE ID 22600124
When preparing against Jallah Jacob, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jallah Jacob, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jallah Jacob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jallah Jacob 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 | 1,881 | 1,974 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,924 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,889 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 36.8% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jallah Jacob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jallah Jacob's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jallah Jacob's chess games
All 38 games by Jallah Jacob in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Cristhian Barros Rivadeneira | 2,345 | Olympiad-43 | A25 |
| Sep 2026 | Miki Abdissa Bekele | 2,068 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B12 |
| Sep 2018 | Deng Ateny Riak Joseph | 2,014 | Olympiad-43 | B18 |
| Aug 2020 | Bernard Lesbros | 1,928 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | A39 |
| Oct 2018 | Omar Toom | 1,905 | Olympiad-43 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,106 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,923 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,866 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,851 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jallah Jacob's chess games?
38 games by Jallah Jacob, from May 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 Jallah Jacob has played.
What does Jallah Jacob play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jallah Jacob opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jallah Jacob answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jallah Jacob play as White?
As White, Jallah Jacob's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jallah Jacob play as Black?
As Black, Jallah Jacob most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jallah Jacob's FIDE rating?
Jallah Jacob is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Jallah Jacob played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jallah Jacob, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jallah Jacob?
38 games by Jallah Jacob 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.