Prepare against Oliver A Jackson
FM · United Kingdom · World #27,989 classical · FIDE ID 403156
When preparing against Oliver A Jackson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 515 games by Oliver A Jackson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oliver A Jackson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver A Jackson 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 | 1,998 | 2,225 | Oct 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 515 | 216 | 128 | 171 | 41.9% |
| As White | 254 | 115 | 59 | 80 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 261 | 101 | 69 | 91 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver A Jackson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver A Jackson's side.
First moves as White (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 254 | 100.0% | 56.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Jackson usually continues Nc3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jackson usually continues f4 (56.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jackson usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 119 | 96.0% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 73 | 91.3% | 51.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 7.5% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Oliver A Jackson's chess games
All 515 games by Oliver A Jackson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 216 wins, 128 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 98 | 42/23/33 | 42.9% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 36 | 20/2/14 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 76 | 25/17/34 | 32.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,541 | 16th Monarch Assurance | A41 |
| Aug 1997 | Karl C C Mah | 2,365 | 84th ch-BCF | B23 |
| Aug 2000 | Graeme N Buckley | 2,351 | 87th ch-BCF | B23 |
| Aug 1985 | Erik Teichmann | 2,305 | 72nd British Championship | C33 |
| Jan 1991 | Tahmidur Rahman | 2,305 | 78th ch-BCF | C33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2016 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,374 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| 78th ch-BCF | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,336 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,102 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,899 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| British CF-68 Championship | 1981 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver A Jackson's chess games?
515 games by Oliver A Jackson, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Oliver A Jackson has played.
What does Oliver A Jackson play on the first move as White?
Across 254 games with White in our database, Oliver A Jackson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver A Jackson answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oliver A Jackson play as White?
As White, Oliver A Jackson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (98 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Gambit (36 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver A Jackson play as Black?
As Black, Oliver A Jackson most often plays: Sicilian (76 games, 32.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Rat Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Oliver A Jackson's FIDE rating?
Oliver A Jackson is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Oliver A Jackson played?
Our database contains 515 games by Oliver A Jackson, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 216 wins, 128 draws, 171 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver A Jackson?
515 games by Oliver A Jackson 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.