Prepare against Idan Eshkol
Israel · World #51,516 classical · FIDE ID 2860368
Our database contains 36 games by Idan Eshkol, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Idan Eshkol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Idan Eshkol 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 | 1,887 | 1,905 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,940 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 2,035 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Idan Eshkol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Idan Eshkol's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Eshkol usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Eshkol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Eshkol usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Eshkol usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Eshkol usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Idan Eshkol's chess games
All 36 games by Idan Eshkol in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Razvan-George Parvu | 1,796 | ch-EU Schools U11 | D60 |
| Jun 2024 | Omarbek Ismailov | 1,716 | GEO World Cup A U10 | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Lazare Chkhartishvili | 1,608 | GEO World Cup A U10 | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Julio David Macosay Lopez | 1,607 | GEO World Cup A U10 | C47 |
| Apr 2023 | Safin Safarullakhan | 1,594 | ch-World School U09 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,417 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,710 |
| GEO World Cup A U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,809 |
| ch-World School U09 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,430 |
| ch-ISR U10 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,569 |
| GEO World Cup Final U10 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,183 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Idan Eshkol's chess games?
36 games by Idan Eshkol, from Jul 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 Idan Eshkol has played.
What does Idan Eshkol play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Idan Eshkol opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Idan Eshkol answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Idan Eshkol play as White?
As White, Idan Eshkol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Idan Eshkol play as Black?
As Black, Idan Eshkol most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Idan Eshkol's FIDE rating?
Idan Eshkol is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Idan Eshkol played?
Our database contains 36 games by Idan Eshkol, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Idan Eshkol?
36 games by Idan Eshkol 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.