Prepare against Djad Ben-Eshak
United Kingdom · World #93,144 classical · FIDE ID 343111042
When preparing against Djad Ben-Eshak, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Djad Ben-Eshak, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Djad Ben-Eshak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Djad Ben-Eshak 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 | 1,750 | 1,750 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,697 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,614 | 1,626 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Djad Ben-Eshak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Djad Ben-Eshak's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ben-Eshak usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ben-Eshak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Ben-Eshak usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ben-Eshak usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Djad Ben-Eshak's chess games
All 31 games by Djad Ben-Eshak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Peter Hazell | 1,820 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | D36 |
| Aug 2026 | Hal Gomez | 1,815 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | E92 |
| Oct 2026 | Shang Gao | 1,738 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | ? |
| Mar 2026 | Zain Amir | 1,737 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Otto Bartlett-Davis | 1,625 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,818 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,948 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,634 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,466 |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,606 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Djad Ben-Eshak's chess games?
31 games by Djad Ben-Eshak, from Jan 2024 to Oct 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 Djad Ben-Eshak has played.
What does Djad Ben-Eshak play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Djad Ben-Eshak opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Djad Ben-Eshak answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Djad Ben-Eshak play as White?
As White, Djad Ben-Eshak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Djad Ben-Eshak play as Black?
As Black, Djad Ben-Eshak most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Djad Ben-Eshak's FIDE rating?
Djad Ben-Eshak is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,614 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Djad Ben-Eshak played?
Our database contains 31 games by Djad Ben-Eshak, covering Jan 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Djad Ben-Eshak?
31 games by Djad Ben-Eshak 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.