Aaron Jacobson vs Mark Paragua
IM Aaron Jacobson (2360) · GM Mark Paragua (2403)
Aaron Jacobson and Mark Paragua have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2019 and the most recent in Feb 2025. Jacobson leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Jacobson | Draws | Paragua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobson with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Paragua with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Jacobson | Draws | Paragua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Jacobson | Draws | Paragua |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Aaron Jacobson | Mark Paragua | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | NY GMA President's Day |
| Jan 2025 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Blitz Fuel Inv GMB |
| Nov 2024 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | New York Fall GM B |
| Sep 2023 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | New York Marshall Labor Day GM |
| Nov 2022 | Aaron Jacobson | Mark Paragua | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | New York Fall GM B |
| Jul 2022 | Aaron Jacobson | Mark Paragua | 1-0 | Indian Defense | New York Summer GM B |
| Jul 2022 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 50th World Open |
| Jun 2022 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 15th Philadelphia Int. Open |
| Apr 2022 | Aaron Jacobson | Mark Paragua | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | New York Spring IM D |
| Jul 2019 | Mark Paragua | Aaron Jacobson | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Washington Open 8th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aaron Jacobson and Mark Paragua?
In 10 recorded games, Aaron Jacobson has 3 wins, Mark Paragua has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aaron Jacobson and Mark Paragua played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2019 to Feb 2025.
What openings do Aaron Jacobson and Mark Paragua play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.