Ryo Chen vs Brandon Jacobson
IM Ryo Chen (2394) · GM Brandon Jacobson (2601)
Ryo Chen and Brandon Jacobson have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Apr 2022. Chen leads 3 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chen | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Jacobson with White | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chen | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chen | Draws | Jacobson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E61 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Apr 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Junior Speed Qual 2 |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | Sicilian | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Ryo Chen | Brandon Jacobson | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1/2-1/2 | Orangutan opening | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
| Jun 2021 | Brandon Jacobson | Ryo Chen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Junior Speed Qual Americas |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ryo Chen and Brandon Jacobson?
In 18 recorded games, Ryo Chen has 3 wins, Brandon Jacobson has 12 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ryo Chen and Brandon Jacobson played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Apr 2022.
What openings do Ryo Chen and Brandon Jacobson play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.