Prepare against Timo Jesse
DEU · World #23,743 classical · FIDE ID 4635400
Our database contains 67 games by Timo Jesse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timo Jesse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timo Jesse 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 | 2,027 | 2,137 | Apr 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,921 | 2,087 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 18 | 15 | 34 | 26.9% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timo Jesse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timo Jesse's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 46.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.1% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Jesse usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Jesse usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Jesse usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Timo Jesse's chess games
All 67 games by Timo Jesse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Matthias Schurade | 2,365 | Guben Open | B25 |
| Jan 1996 | Johannes Kern | 2,275 | Oberliga Nord O 9596 | A04 |
| Jun 2003 | Jens Goemann | 2,202 | 10th Muehlhausen Open | C01 |
| Mar 2008 | Miguel Domingo | 2,200 | Oberliga Nord O 0708 | B00 |
| Nov 2018 | Utz Lachmann | 2,191 | 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 1 | 1,936 |
| Oberliga Nord O 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 1,999 |
| Oberliga Nord O 0708 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,204 |
| Guben Open | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,349 |
| 14th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-Brandenburg | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,956 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timo Jesse's chess games?
67 games by Timo Jesse, from Apr 2003 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 Timo Jesse has played.
What does Timo Jesse play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Timo Jesse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timo Jesse answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games).
What openings does Timo Jesse play as White?
As White, Timo Jesse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timo Jesse play as Black?
As Black, Timo Jesse most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Timo Jesse's FIDE rating?
Timo Jesse is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess and 1,921 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Timo Jesse played?
Our database contains 67 games by Timo Jesse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timo Jesse?
67 games by Timo Jesse 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.