Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Brandon Jacobson
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Brandon Jacobson (2601)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Brandon Jacobson have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Alcantara leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacobson with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Brandon Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| Jul 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Lince Andujar Chess Open |
| Aug 2023 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian | New York Winter GM-B |
| Nov 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | US Masters |
| Oct 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Clayton SPICE Cup Open |
| Feb 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2020 | Brandon Jacobson | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 2 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Brandon Jacobson?
In 10 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 5 wins, Brandon Jacobson has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Brandon Jacobson played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Brandon Jacobson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.