Prepare against Jakob Leon Pajeken
IM · DEU · World #721 classical · FIDE ID 12942839
Our database contains 1,779 games by Jakob Leon Pajeken, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jakob Leon Pajeken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jakob Leon Pajeken 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 | 2,483 | 2,483 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,420 | 2,420 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,460 | 2,499 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,779 | 720 | 424 | 635 | 40.5% |
| As White | 895 | 398 | 203 | 294 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 884 | 322 | 221 | 341 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jakob Leon Pajeken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jakob Leon Pajeken's side.
First moves as White (895 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 501 | 56.0% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 277 | 30.9% | 58.5% |
| Nf3 | 110 | 12.3% | 65.9% |
| e3 | 4 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 58.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Pajeken usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (417 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 327 | 78.4% | 49.7% |
| c5 | 82 | 19.7% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 218 | 76.8% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 63 | 22.2% | 58.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Jakob Leon Pajeken's chess games
All 1,779 games by Jakob Leon Pajeken in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 720 wins, 424 draws, 635 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 150 | 78/18/54 | 52.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 88 | 34/18/36 | 38.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 59 | 25/10/24 | 42.4% |
| D02 | London System | 48 | 17/9/22 | 35.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 45 | 25/5/15 | 55.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 20/10/13 | 46.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 119 | 47/22/50 | 39.5% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 84 | 30/21/33 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 62 | 24/10/28 | 38.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 15/12/22 | 30.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 44 | 19/9/16 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/12/9 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 6/9/16 | 19.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 6/6/16 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,663 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Nov 2022 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Georg Meier | 2,631 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | A13 |
| Feb 2023 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | D27 |
| Nov 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 795 | 415.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-GER Blitz | 2023 | 54 | 34 | 2,458 |
| ch-GER blitz | 2022 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2012 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,287 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 2,024 |
| Skanderborg Smuk | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,408 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 13 | 4 | 1,940 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,219 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Filip Boe Olsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jakob Leon Pajeken's chess games?
1,779 games by Jakob Leon Pajeken, from May 2013 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 Jakob Leon Pajeken has played.
What does Jakob Leon Pajeken play on the first move as White?
Across 895 games with White in our database, Jakob Leon Pajeken opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jakob Leon Pajeken answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jakob Leon Pajeken play as White?
As White, Jakob Leon Pajeken's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (150 games, 52.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (88 games, 38.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (59 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 895 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jakob Leon Pajeken play as Black?
As Black, Jakob Leon Pajeken most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (119 games, 39.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (84 games, 35.7% win rate); Réti Opening (62 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 884 games.
What is Jakob Leon Pajeken's FIDE rating?
Jakob Leon Pajeken is currently rated 2,483 in classical chess, 2,420 in rapid and 2,460 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jakob Leon Pajeken played?
Our database contains 1,779 games by Jakob Leon Pajeken, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 720 wins, 424 draws, 635 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jakob Leon Pajeken?
1,779 games by Jakob Leon Pajeken 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.