Prepare against Markus Jacobsen
FRO · World #49,282 classical · FIDE ID 7202989
Our database contains 72 games by Markus Jacobsen, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Markus Jacobsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Markus Jacobsen 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 | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,997 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,775 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 11 | 10 | 51 | 15.3% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Markus Jacobsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Markus Jacobsen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 27.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 27.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 60.0% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 24.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Markus Jacobsen's chess games
All 72 games by Markus Jacobsen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,215 | Torshavn Rokur Open | B01 |
| Jan 2023 | Flovin Matras Tummasarson | 1,748 | Torshavn Kjolur Open | A45 |
| Jan 2023 | Andreas Davidsen | 1,658 | Torshavn Rokur Open | B01 |
| Jan 2021 | Jon Magnus Joensen | 1,461 | chT-FAI 3A | B06 |
| Aug 2022 | Elias Petersen | 1,423 | ch-Nordic U15 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runavik Open | 2018 | 19 | 1.5 | 1,173 |
| Faroes Open | 2018 | 17 | 0.5 | 1,266 |
| ch-Nordic U15 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,516 |
| ch-Nordic U18 | 2021 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,553 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,515 |
| chT3-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,092 |
| Klaksvik Kjolur Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,601 |
| Torshavn Kjolur Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Markus Jacobsen's chess games?
72 games by Markus Jacobsen, from Aug 2017 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 Markus Jacobsen has played.
What does Markus Jacobsen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Markus Jacobsen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Markus Jacobsen answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Markus Jacobsen play as White?
As White, Markus Jacobsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Markus Jacobsen play as Black?
As Black, Markus Jacobsen most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Markus Jacobsen's FIDE rating?
Markus Jacobsen is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Markus Jacobsen played?
Our database contains 72 games by Markus Jacobsen, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses (15.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Markus Jacobsen?
72 games by Markus Jacobsen 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.