Prepare against Jonas Engesser
DEU · World #20,496 classical · FIDE ID 1272060
Our database contains 180 games by Jonas Engesser, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Engesser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Engesser 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 | 2,053 | 2,130 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,024 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 55 | 25 | 100 | 30.6% |
| As White | 91 | 34 | 12 | 45 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 21 | 13 | 55 | 23.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Engesser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Engesser's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 71.4% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 20 | 22.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Engesser usually continues Nf3 (34.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Engesser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Engesser usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Engesser usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Engesser usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Engesser usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 88.7% | 43.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 59.3% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 40.7% | 13.6% |
Jonas Engesser's chess games
All 180 games by Jonas Engesser in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 25 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E65 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Denis Werner | 2,311 | 2nd Munich Open A | D15 |
| Aug 2018 | Ladislav Vanek | 2,271 | 5th Prague Summer Open A | A59 |
| Oct 2021 | Andre Nielsen | 2,247 | 43rd Arco Open | C26 |
| Nov 2021 | Thomas Pieper | 2,222 | 24th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B98 |
| Oct 2021 | Carlo Luciani | 2,196 | 43rd Arco Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net qual3 U14 | 2011 | 20 | 7 | 1,406 |
| ch-GER Net qual4 U14 | 2011 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,365 |
| ch-GER Net qual1 U14 | 2009 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,407 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,974 |
| 43rd Arco Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,134 |
| Cattolica Primavera Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,081 |
| 60th Polanica Zdroj Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Engesser's chess games?
180 games by Jonas Engesser, from May 2010 to Aug 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 Jonas Engesser has played.
What does Jonas Engesser play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Jonas Engesser opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Engesser answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Jonas Engesser play as White?
As White, Jonas Engesser's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Engesser play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Engesser most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Jonas Engesser's FIDE rating?
Jonas Engesser is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Jonas Engesser played?
Our database contains 180 games by Jonas Engesser, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 25 draws, 100 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Engesser?
180 games by Jonas Engesser 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.