Prepare against Simon Jacobs
United Kingdom · World #112,694 classical · FIDE ID 343440673
When preparing against Simon Jacobs, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Simon Jacobs, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Jacobs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 1,694 | 1,775 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,561 | 1,561 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 13.2% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Jacobs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Jacobs's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 34.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 34.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues Be2 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Jacobs usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Simon Jacobs's chess games
All 53 games by Simon Jacobs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 7 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Norman A Hutchinson | 1,935 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | C02 |
| Jan 2025 | Jonathan Rubeck | 1,824 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Michael Adam | 1,819 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Aug 2024 | Colin Watkinson | 1,791 | ch-BCF Major | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Hugo Eru | 1,544 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,671 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,848 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,782 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,629 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,576 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Jacobs's chess games?
53 games by Simon Jacobs, from Apr 2024 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 Simon Jacobs has played.
What does Simon Jacobs play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Simon Jacobs opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Jacobs answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Jacobs play as White?
As White, Simon Jacobs's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Jacobs play as Black?
As Black, Simon Jacobs most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Simon Jacobs's FIDE rating?
Simon Jacobs is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,561 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Simon Jacobs played?
Our database contains 53 games by Simon Jacobs, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Jacobs?
53 games by Simon 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.