Prepare against Jeff Babb
Canada · World #28,778 classical · FIDE ID 2601621
Our database contains 499 games by Jeff Babb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeff Babb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeff Babb 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 | 1,993 | 2,175 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 278 | 127 | 94 | 55.7% |
| As White | 244 | 138 | 62 | 44 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 255 | 140 | 65 | 50 | 54.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeff Babb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeff Babb's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 41.4% | 61.9% |
| f4 | 92 | 37.7% | 71.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 6.6% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 6.1% | 90.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 5.3% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Babb usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Babb usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Babb usually continues d3 (68.8% score)
- 1.f4 — 38% of White games, 71.7% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Babb usually continues e3 (76.4% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Babb usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Babb usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 59.3% | 69.9% |
| d6 | 34 | 27.6% | 63.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 11.4% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 81.8% | 71.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Jeff Babb's chess games
All 499 games by Jeff Babb 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: 278 wins, 127 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 92 | 52/28/12 | 56.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 13/9/18 | 32.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 20/10/5 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 31 | 17/9/5 | 54.8% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 21 | 4/12/5 | 19.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B38 | English Opening | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | John C. Yoos | 2,340 | Winnipeg Open | B26 |
| Jul 1997 | Gordon Taylor | 2,330 | Canadian Open | B38 |
| Jan 1997 | Fletcher Baragar | 2,320 | ch-Manitoba | A26 |
| May 1991 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,294 | Winnipeg Manitoba Open | A25 |
| May 1999 | Barry Rasmussen | 2,240 | Winnipeg Manitoba Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2018 | 38 | 29 | 2,085 |
| ch-Manitoba | 2018 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,162 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,160 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2018 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,195 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2018 | 24 | 19.5 | 2,111 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2012 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,040 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 21 | 15.5 | 2,086 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2011 | 18 | 14 | 2,093 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Anthony Boron (17 games) · Blair A Rutter (13 games) · Jim Lauritson (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeff Babb's chess games?
499 games by Jeff Babb, 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 Jeff Babb has played.
What does Jeff Babb play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Jeff Babb opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.f4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeff Babb answers 1...e5 (59% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jeff Babb play as White?
As White, Jeff Babb's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (92 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 32.5% win rate); King's Indian Attack (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeff Babb play as Black?
As Black, Jeff Babb most often plays: Benoni Defense (35 games, 57.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (21 games, 19.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Jeff Babb's FIDE rating?
Jeff Babb is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (May 2011).
How many games has Jeff Babb played?
Our database contains 499 games by Jeff Babb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 278 wins, 127 draws, 94 losses (55.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeff Babb?
499 games by Jeff Babb 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.