Prepare against Esther Jou
United States · World #28,341 classical · FIDE ID 30998115
Our database contains 40 games by Esther Jou, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Esther Jou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esther Jou 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 | 1,996 | 2,069 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esther Jou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esther Jou's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Jou usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Jou usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Jou usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jou usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …h5 (50% of these games) — Jou usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Esther Jou's chess games
All 40 games by Esther Jou in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Denis Pershin | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Feb 2025 | Francisco Rubio Tent | 2,301 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Jan 2025 | Olaf Michalski | 2,271 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Feb 2025 | Patryk Mrozowski | 2,225 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Feb 2025 | Swara Lakshmi S Nair | 2,216 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 35 | 13 | 2,111 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
| 123rd US Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esther Jou's chess games?
40 games by Esther Jou, from Dec 2022 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 Esther Jou has played.
What does Esther Jou play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Esther Jou opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esther Jou answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Esther Jou play as White?
As White, Esther Jou's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esther Jou play as Black?
As Black, Esther Jou most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Esther Jou's FIDE rating?
Esther Jou is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Esther Jou played?
Our database contains 40 games by Esther Jou, covering Dec 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esther Jou?
40 games by Esther Jou 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.