Prepare against Runi Jacobsen
FRO · World #74,927 classical · FIDE ID 7202865
When preparing against Runi Jacobsen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Runi Jacobsen, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Runi Jacobsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Runi Jacobsen 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 | 1,806 | 1,826 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,807 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 161 rated games against 108 different opponents, across 52 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 88 | 35 | 21 | 32 | 39.8% | 1,747 | 1,726 | 8 |
| Rapid | 63 | 22 | 6 | 35 | 34.9% | 1,792 | 1,740 | 4 |
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 30.0% | 1,685 | 1,343 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 73 | 17 | 12 | 44 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 50 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 48.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 35 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1,813 | 1,813 |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1,988 | 1,845 |
| 2024 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1,809 | 1,833 |
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1,680 | 1,680 |
| 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,738 | 1,681 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,748 | 1,648 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,806 | 1,706 |
| 2019 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 24 | 1,635 | 1,508 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1,730 | 1,664 |
| 2017 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1,808 | 1,766 |
| 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1,532 | 1,577 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 | 1,585 |
Where Runi Jacobsen has played
FAI (51) · Denmark (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Runi Jacobsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Runi Jacobsen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Runi Jacobsen's chess games
All 30 games by Runi Jacobsen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Horatiu-Cristian Filip | 2,046 | Runavik Open | C44 |
| Nov 2017 | Sigurdur Eiriksson | 1,911 | Runavik Open | A48 |
| Nov 2017 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 1,651 | Runavik Open | B86 |
| Jan 2017 | Karl Louis Johansen | 1,577 | chT-FAI 3 1617 | B90 |
| Jul 2017 | Rogvi Morkore | 1,317 | Faroes Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faroes Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,659 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 16th chT-GER Betriebe | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,471 |
| chT-FAI 3 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 4 | 1,846 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,498 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,225 |
| FAI-chT3 1516 | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Runi Jacobsen's chess games?
30 games by Runi Jacobsen, from Apr 2016 to Oct 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 Runi Jacobsen has played.
What does Runi Jacobsen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Runi Jacobsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Runi Jacobsen answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Runi Jacobsen play as White?
As White, Runi Jacobsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Runi Jacobsen play as Black?
As Black, Runi Jacobsen most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Runi Jacobsen's FIDE rating?
Runi Jacobsen is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Runi Jacobsen played?
Our database contains 30 games by Runi Jacobsen, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Runi Jacobsen?
30 games by Runi Jacobsen 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.