Prepare against Pablo Jacobo
Argentina · World #5,532 classical · FIDE ID 110302
Our database contains 35 games by Pablo Jacobo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Jacobo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Jacobo 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 | 2,259 | 2,260 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,262 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,228 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 45.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Jacobo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Jacobo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jacobo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Jacobo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Jacobo usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jacobo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jacobo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Pablo Jacobo's chess games
All 35 games by Pablo Jacobo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1999 | Fabio Roisman | 2,349 | ch-Pan American U18 | D34 |
| Nov 1999 | Spyridon Kapnisis | 2,324 | Wch U18 | B43 |
| Oct 1999 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,203 | ch-Pan American U18 | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Enrique Contessotto | 2,167 | ch-ARG U20 | B11 |
| Apr 2012 | Miguel del Corazon Campana | 2,037 | Rio Tercero CF 60 years | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U18 | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,276 |
| ch-ARG U18 | 1999 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Rio Tercero CF 60 years | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,142 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,209 |
| Cordoba Mayorla | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,751 |
| Wch U18 | 1999 | 2 | 1 | 2,324 |
| 1st Cordoba Eliskases Memorial | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 2,067 |
| ch-ARG U16 | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Jacobo's chess games?
35 games by Pablo Jacobo, from Apr 2003 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 Pablo Jacobo has played.
What does Pablo Jacobo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Pablo Jacobo opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Jacobo answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Pablo Jacobo play as White?
As White, Pablo Jacobo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Jacobo play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Jacobo most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Pablo Jacobo's FIDE rating?
Pablo Jacobo is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Pablo Jacobo played?
Our database contains 35 games by Pablo Jacobo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Jacobo?
35 games by Pablo Jacobo 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.