Prepare against Tobias Jacob
DEU · World #9,854 classical · FIDE ID 12903221
When preparing against Tobias Jacob, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 44.8% over 29 games.
Our database contains 197 games by Tobias Jacob, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tobias Jacob's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tobias 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 | 2,172 | 2,175 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,992 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,034 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 85 | 29 | 83 | 43.1% |
| As White | 98 | 41 | 18 | 39 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 44 | 11 | 44 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tobias Jacob's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tobias Jacob's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 68.4% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 15.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 13.3% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jacob usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Jacob usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Jacob usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 47.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 80.0% |
Tobias Jacob's chess games
All 197 games by Tobias Jacob in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 85 wins, 29 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 13/1/15 | 44.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Pierre Wilde | 2,273 | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | A30 |
| Aug 2025 | Samuel Song | 2,168 | 35th NATO Chess | E49 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael Unger | 2,164 | 37th Munich OIS Open | A45 |
| Mar 2020 | Dirk Norbert Jansen | 2,149 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | E63 |
| Nov 2019 | Mario Taggatz | 2,145 | Landesliga Sued 1920 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sachsen U16 | 2012 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,771 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
| 18th Leipzig VfB Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,068 |
| 21st Dresden ZMD Open B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,977 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Vor3 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tobias Jacob's chess games?
197 games by Tobias Jacob, from May 2011 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 Tobias Jacob has played.
What does Tobias Jacob play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Tobias Jacob opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tobias Jacob answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Tobias Jacob play as White?
As White, Tobias Jacob's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tobias Jacob play as Black?
As Black, Tobias Jacob most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Tobias Jacob's FIDE rating?
Tobias Jacob is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Tobias Jacob played?
Our database contains 197 games by Tobias Jacob, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 29 draws, 83 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tobias Jacob?
197 games by Tobias 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.