Prepare against Robert Jacobs
United Kingdom · World #42,175 classical · FIDE ID 450049
Our database contains 80 games by Robert Jacobs, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Jacobs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Jacobs 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 | 1,925 | 1,945 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 35 | 14 | 31 | 43.8% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Jacobs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Jacobs's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 45.0% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 14 | 35.0% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues f4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 35% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 48.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Robert Jacobs's chess games
All 80 games by Robert Jacobs in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 35 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Timothy Kett | 2,184 | Hastings Masters Open | A87 |
| Dec 2018 | Ian N Heppell | 2,028 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | B25 |
| Aug 1997 | Jim Berry | 2,015 | 16th Oklahoma Open | C57 |
| Dec 2017 | Oscar Pollack | 2,014 | London Classic Open | A02 |
| Dec 2018 | Timothy Rogers | 2,003 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,786 |
| NED U14 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,939 |
| ch-Brabant U16 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,920 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Jacobs's chess games?
80 games by Robert Jacobs, from Jan 2017 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 Robert Jacobs has played.
What does Robert Jacobs play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Robert Jacobs opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.g3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Jacobs answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Robert Jacobs play as White?
As White, Robert Jacobs's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Jacobs play as Black?
As Black, Robert Jacobs most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Robert Jacobs's FIDE rating?
Robert Jacobs is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Robert Jacobs played?
Our database contains 80 games by Robert Jacobs, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Jacobs?
80 games by Robert Jacobs 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.