Prepare against Michael Jaekel
DEU · World #58,829 classical · FIDE ID 16218302
When preparing against Michael Jaekel, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Jaekel, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Jaekel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Jaekel 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 | 1,860 | 1,867 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 43.4% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Jaekel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Jaekel's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jaekel usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Jaekel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jaekel usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jaekel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Michael Jaekel's chess games
All 53 games by Michael Jaekel in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Immo Frese | 1,814 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A09 |
| Jun 2013 | Anatolij Romakin | 1,770 | Daehne Cup Region IV Rest | C55 |
| Jan 2016 | Carsten Goes | 1,747 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | B52 |
| Oct 2014 | Jonathan Rossberg | 1,723 | chB-Hannover | A65 |
| Jan 2016 | Stefan Kueck | 1,692 | ch-Niedersachsen Open B | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Hannover | 2016 | 20 | 10 | 1,673 |
| ch-Niedersachsen Open B | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,784 |
| ch-Hannover Bezirk B | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 1,932 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,488 |
| Daehne Cup Region IV | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,485 |
| 34. Off. Senioren-LEM Sachsen-Anhalt | 65+ | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,856 |
| Daehne Cup Region IV Rest | 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Jaekel's chess games?
53 games by Michael Jaekel, from Feb 2016 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 Michael Jaekel has played.
What does Michael Jaekel play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Michael Jaekel opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Jaekel answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Michael Jaekel play as White?
As White, Michael Jaekel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Jaekel play as Black?
As Black, Michael Jaekel most often plays: Englund Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Michael Jaekel's FIDE rating?
Michael Jaekel is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Michael Jaekel played?
Our database contains 53 games by Michael Jaekel, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Jaekel?
53 games by Michael Jaekel 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.