Prepare against Vadim Jamar
Belgium · World #28,208 classical · FIDE ID 217484
When preparing against Vadim Jamar, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 112 games by Vadim Jamar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Jamar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Jamar 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 | 1,996 | 2,035 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,959 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,926 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 46 | 18 | 48 | 41.1% |
| As White | 55 | 24 | 7 | 24 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 11 | 24 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Jamar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Jamar's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 98.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Jamar usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jamar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jamar usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Jamar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 96.9% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Vadim Jamar's chess games
All 112 games by Vadim Jamar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 46 wins, 18 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Mietek Bakalarz | 2,337 | 17th Agneaux St Lo Open | B22 |
| Apr 2017 | Deon Lee | 2,137 | ch-BEL U18 | B47 |
| Aug 2018 | Yordi De Block | 2,129 | Charleroi Open | B01 |
| Jul 2018 | Anthony Cristian Mitran | 2,096 | Charleroi Open | B15 |
| Nov 2022 | Pieter Steen | 2,059 | chT-BEL 2223 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,605 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,647 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,084 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,027 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,299 |
| Fleurus Open | 2008 | 8 | 3 | – |
| 15th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Jamar's chess games?
112 games by Vadim Jamar, from Sep 2010 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 Vadim Jamar has played.
What does Vadim Jamar play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Vadim Jamar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Jamar answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vadim Jamar play as White?
As White, Vadim Jamar's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Jamar play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Jamar most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Vadim Jamar's FIDE rating?
Vadim Jamar is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Vadim Jamar played?
Our database contains 112 games by Vadim Jamar, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 18 draws, 48 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Jamar?
112 games by Vadim Jamar 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.