Prepare against Trond Jacobsen
Norway · World #89,318 classical · FIDE ID 1510380
When preparing against Trond Jacobsen, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 54 games by Trond Jacobsen, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Trond Jacobsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trond 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 | 1,760 | 1,804 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,769 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,755 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 9 | 22 | 23 | 16.7% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trond Jacobsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trond Jacobsen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 46.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Jacobsen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Trond Jacobsen's chess games
All 54 games by Trond Jacobsen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2014 | Manfred Grosse | 1,983 | Graz Casino Open B | B52 |
| Feb 2014 | Florian Charaus | 1,849 | Graz Casino Open B | E32 |
| Jul 2019 | Svein Dale | 1,755 | ch-NOR Class 2 | A33 |
| Jul 2026 | Stig Gyland | 1,623 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A53 |
| Jul 2026 | Atle Sponnich | 1,623 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,710 |
| Graz Casino Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| 5th Oslo Sveins Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,618 |
| ch-NOR Class 2 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,810 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,540 |
| Oslo Elo Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,876 |
| Klubbmesterskap | 1999 | 3 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trond Jacobsen's chess games?
54 games by Trond Jacobsen, from Sep 2010 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 Trond Jacobsen has played.
What does Trond Jacobsen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Trond Jacobsen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trond Jacobsen answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Trond Jacobsen play as White?
As White, Trond Jacobsen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trond Jacobsen play as Black?
As Black, Trond Jacobsen most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Trond Jacobsen's FIDE rating?
Trond Jacobsen is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Trond Jacobsen played?
Our database contains 54 games by Trond Jacobsen, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 22 draws, 23 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trond Jacobsen?
54 games by Trond 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.