Prepare against Sydney J Jacob
United Kingdom · World #72,411 classical · FIDE ID 419338
When preparing against Sydney J Jacob, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (39%).
Our database contains 205 games by Sydney J Jacob, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sydney J Jacob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sydney J Jacob 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 | 1,813 | 1,970 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,926 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,914 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 86 | 78 | 41 | 42.0% |
| As White | 105 | 45 | 42 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 100 | 41 | 36 | 23 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sydney J Jacob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sydney J Jacob's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 55.2% | 61.2% |
| c4 | 27 | 25.7% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 19 | 18.1% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Jacob usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jacob usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Jacob usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 51.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 39.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 29.3% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Sydney J Jacob's chess games
All 205 games by Sydney J Jacob in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - Sep 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: 86 wins, 78 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Daniel J Staples | 1,981 | Gatwick e2e4 Open B | C07 |
| Nov 2010 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,976 | Brighton Open | C10 |
| Jan 2022 | Roger D De Coverly | 1,970 | 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | C85 |
| Sep 2021 | Robert K Taylor | 1,960 | Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | A24 |
| Nov 2010 | Melvyn Jack Young | 1,938 | Brighton Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 2,046 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,631 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2050 05 | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,992 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,710 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 U2050 Open 05 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,825 |
| Jersey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sydney J Jacob's chess games?
205 games by Sydney J Jacob, from Jul 2010 to Sep 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 Sydney J Jacob has played.
What does Sydney J Jacob play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Sydney J Jacob opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sydney J Jacob answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Sydney J Jacob play as White?
As White, Sydney J Jacob's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sydney J Jacob play as Black?
As Black, Sydney J Jacob most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Sydney J Jacob's FIDE rating?
Sydney J Jacob is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Sydney J Jacob played?
Our database contains 205 games by Sydney J Jacob, covering Jul 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 78 draws, 41 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sydney J Jacob?
205 games by Sydney J Jacob 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.