Prepare against Matthias Jakob
DEU · World #30,388 classical · FIDE ID 1270088
Our database contains 70 games by Matthias Jakob, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matthias Jakob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthias Jakob 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 | 1,983 | 2,045 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,026 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,026 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 30 | 13 | 27 | 42.9% |
| As White | 37 | 22 | 3 | 12 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthias Jakob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthias Jakob's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 65.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Jakob usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jakob usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jakob usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Jakob usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Matthias Jakob's chess games
All 70 games by Matthias Jakob in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Josip Gazic | 2,292 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B56 |
| Sep 2011 | Arnd Rosskothen | 2,147 | 22nd Goch Open | B43 |
| Mar 2023 | Andreas Lickleder | 2,138 | Mittelfranken Landesliga Sued 2223 | B96 |
| Oct 2011 | Herbert Dohmes | 2,129 | 22nd Goch Open | A30 |
| Mar 2012 | Andre Matzat | 2,128 | 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Bled Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,970 |
| Brighton Open | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Jakob's chess games?
70 games by Matthias Jakob, from Nov 2009 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 Matthias Jakob has played.
What does Matthias Jakob play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Matthias Jakob opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Jakob answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games).
What openings does Matthias Jakob play as White?
As White, Matthias Jakob's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Jakob play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Jakob most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Matthias Jakob's FIDE rating?
Matthias Jakob is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Matthias Jakob played?
Our database contains 70 games by Matthias Jakob, covering Nov 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 27 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Jakob?
70 games by Matthias Jakob 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.