Prepare against Jacob von Estorff
CM · DEU · World #7,252 classical · FIDE ID 12974501
Our database contains 389 games by Jacob von Estorff, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacob von Estorff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob von Estorff 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 | 2,220 | 2,255 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,188 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 389 | 157 | 82 | 150 | 40.4% |
| As White | 202 | 80 | 43 | 79 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 187 | 77 | 39 | 71 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob von Estorff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob von Estorff's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 96.5% | 49.2% |
| f4 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Estorff usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Estorff usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Estorff usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 2% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Estorff usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Estorff usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 92.5% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 50.0% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 20 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Jacob von Estorff's chess games
All 389 games by Jacob von Estorff in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 157 wins, 82 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 48 | 19/12/17 | 39.6% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bersamina,Paulo | 2,423 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | B23 |
| Jun 2026 | Ambartsumova,K | 2,385 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Pribelszky,Bence | 2,375 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | A04 |
| May 2026 | Valenzuela Gomez,F | 2,346 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | A34 |
| May 2026 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,337 | Titled Tuesday | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 47 | 20.5 | 2,166 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,052 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 9 | 2,135 |
| ch-Niedersachsen U12 | 2014 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,349 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,966 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,917 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2016 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-Lueneburg distr Meister | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob von Estorff's chess games?
389 games by Jacob von Estorff, from Nov 2014 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 Jacob von Estorff has played.
What does Jacob von Estorff play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Jacob von Estorff opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob von Estorff answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jacob von Estorff play as White?
As White, Jacob von Estorff's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 39.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob von Estorff play as Black?
As Black, Jacob von Estorff most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Jacob von Estorff's FIDE rating?
Jacob von Estorff is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Jacob von Estorff played?
Our database contains 389 games by Jacob von Estorff, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 82 draws, 150 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob von Estorff?
389 games by Jacob von Estorff 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.