Prepare against Matthias Jakob
DEU · World #27,094 classical · FIDE ID 24613479
Our database contains 120 games by Matthias Jakob, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 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 | 2,004 | 2,139 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 30 | 46 | 44 | 25.0% |
| As White | 60 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 13 | 25 | 22 | 21.7% |
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 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 96.7% | 45.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Jakob usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jakob usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Jakob usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Jakob usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 21 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Matthias Jakob's chess games
All 120 games by Matthias Jakob in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 30 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Enrico Marchio | 2,305 | Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | A27 |
| Jan 2020 | Nikita Kuznecovs | 2,292 | Oberliga Ost-B 1920 | D00 |
| May 2017 | Jens Gottschalk | 2,282 | Oberliga Ost-B 1617 | A41 |
| Nov 2006 | Guido Schracke | 2,227 | Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | B00 |
| Nov 2007 | Omri Schlesinger | 2,212 | Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Ost-B 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,062 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,288 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,947 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,200 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 2 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthias Jakob's chess games?
120 games by Matthias Jakob, from Apr 2005 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 Matthias Jakob has played.
What does Matthias Jakob play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Matthias Jakob opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthias Jakob answers 1...Nc6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Matthias Jakob play as White?
As White, Matthias Jakob's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthias Jakob play as Black?
As Black, Matthias Jakob most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Mikenas Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Matthias Jakob's FIDE rating?
Matthias Jakob is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Matthias Jakob played?
Our database contains 120 games by Matthias Jakob, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 46 draws, 44 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthias Jakob?
120 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.