Prepare against Jacques Kolly
FM · CHE · World #5,414 classical · FIDE ID 1302183
Our database contains 134 games by Jacques Kolly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Kolly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Kolly 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 | 2,262 | 2,321 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,293 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,292 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 51 | 24 | 59 | 38.1% |
| As White | 69 | 25 | 12 | 32 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 26 | 12 | 27 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Kolly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Kolly's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 95.7% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kolly usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Kolly usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kolly usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kolly usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kolly usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 100.0% | 62.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 95.2% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Jacques Kolly's chess games
All 134 games by Jacques Kolly in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Peter Horvath | 2,425 | Bern Ambassador Open | D31 |
| Apr 2003 | Roger Moor | 2,405 | Lenk Open | D86 |
| Jan 1995 | Markus Klauser | 2,345 | Lenk Open | A41 |
| Apr 2012 | Andreas Huss | 2,304 | 23rd Lenk Open | E31 |
| Jan 1992 | Vincenzo Ciampi | 2,290 | Ticino Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenk Open | 2011 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,335 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2004 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 15 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Bern Ambassador Open | 2000 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,276 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,130 |
| 23rd Lenk Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| 8th Lugano New Open | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| 1st Bern Hotel Open | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Kolly's chess games?
134 games by Jacques Kolly, from Apr 2003 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 Jacques Kolly has played.
What does Jacques Kolly play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Jacques Kolly opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Kolly answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jacques Kolly play as White?
As White, Jacques Kolly's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Kolly play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Kolly most often plays: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Jacques Kolly's FIDE rating?
Jacques Kolly is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jacques Kolly played?
Our database contains 134 games by Jacques Kolly, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Kolly?
134 games by Jacques Kolly 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.