Prepare against Charles Eichab
CM · Namibia · World #37,914 classical · FIDE ID 15200051
Our database contains 241 games by Charles Eichab, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles Eichab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Eichab 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 | 1,945 | 2,071 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,016 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,054 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 81 | 41 | 119 | 33.6% |
| As White | 120 | 40 | 22 | 58 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 121 | 41 | 19 | 61 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Eichab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Eichab's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 41.7% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 45 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 21 | 17.5% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 56.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Eichab usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Eichab usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Eichab usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Eichab usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Eichab usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Eichab usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 40.4% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 15 | 28.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 17.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 80.8% | 38.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 13.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
Charles Eichab's chess games
All 241 games by Charles Eichab in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 81 wins, 41 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Mohamed Ali Boudriga | 2,286 | ch-Africa Blitz | A36 |
| Sep 2007 | Mateus Felizardo Viageiro Alice | 2,255 | ch-Africa | C43 |
| Aug 2019 | Amir Zaibi | 2,233 | ch-Africa Blitz | A29 |
| May 2006 | Daniel Jere | 2,221 | Olympiad-37 | D30 |
| Sep 2016 | Wim Blijstra | 2,216 | Olympiad-42 | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 16 | 5 | 1,938 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,826 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 5 | 2,162 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,869 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| South African Open | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | – |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Eichab's chess games?
241 games by Charles Eichab, from Jan 2017 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 Charles Eichab has played.
What does Charles Eichab play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Charles Eichab opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Eichab answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Charles Eichab play as White?
As White, Charles Eichab's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Eichab play as Black?
As Black, Charles Eichab most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Charles Eichab's FIDE rating?
Charles Eichab is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Charles Eichab played?
Our database contains 241 games by Charles Eichab, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 41 draws, 119 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Eichab?
241 games by Charles Eichab 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.