Prepare against Hubert Eschle
DEU · World #57,355 classical · FIDE ID 4673395
When preparing against Hubert Eschle, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 156 games by Hubert Eschle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Eschle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Eschle 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 | 1,865 | 2,007 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,948 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 53 | 12 | 91 | 34.0% |
| As White | 74 | 31 | 3 | 40 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 22 | 9 | 51 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Eschle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Eschle's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 98.6% | 43.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Eschle usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Eschle usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Eschle usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Eschle usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 26.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Hubert Eschle's chess games
All 156 games by Hubert Eschle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 53 wins, 12 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,405 | 12th Boeblingen Open | E73 |
| Nov 2003 | Heinz Schaufelberger | 2,298 | Oberliga Baden 0304 | E16 |
| Mar 2003 | Frank Babar | 2,240 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | A85 |
| Feb 2020 | Benedikt Huber | 2,168 | 11th Pfalz Open B | B22 |
| Mar 2003 | Gerhard Schuster | 2,151 | 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol Open | 1998 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,290 |
| Bad Ragaz Open | 1995 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,173 |
| 8th Bad Wiessee Senioren Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,868 |
| 19th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 17th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| 16th Bad Woerishofen Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,059 |
| 12th Boeblingen Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
| 11th Pfalz Open B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Eschle's chess games?
156 games by Hubert Eschle, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hubert Eschle has played.
What does Hubert Eschle play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Hubert Eschle opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Eschle answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Hubert Eschle play as White?
As White, Hubert Eschle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Eschle play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Eschle most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Hubert Eschle's FIDE rating?
Hubert Eschle is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Hubert Eschle played?
Our database contains 156 games by Hubert Eschle, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 12 draws, 91 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Eschle?
156 games by Hubert Eschle 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.