Prepare against Jad Besou
DEU · World #58,033 classical · FIDE ID 34631348
When preparing against Jad Besou, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Jad Besou, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jad Besou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jad Besou 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 | 1,863 | 1,946 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,718 | 1,729 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,869 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 45.5% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jad Besou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jad Besou's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Besou usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Besou usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Besou usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Besou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Besou usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 88.0% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Jad Besou's chess games
All 55 games by Jad Besou in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Michael Jung | 1,861 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | C01 |
| Oct 2024 | Jens Schweisgut | 1,848 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | C53 |
| Oct 2024 | Arvid Schaudienst | 1,768 | Marburger Schachtage 2024 | C66 |
| May 2026 | Lukas Gottschling | 1,764 | DEM U10 | B90 |
| May 2026 | Mavi Solar | 1,746 | DEM U10 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U08 | 2024 | 21 | 16 | 1,456 |
| DEM U10 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,804 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,628 |
| Marburger Schachtage B | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Bayern Jubilar U12 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 755 |
| Biel Open B 56th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jad Besou's chess games?
55 games by Jad Besou, from Aug 2023 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 Jad Besou has played.
What does Jad Besou play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jad Besou opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jad Besou answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Jad Besou play as White?
As White, Jad Besou's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jad Besou play as Black?
As Black, Jad Besou most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jad Besou's FIDE rating?
Jad Besou is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,718 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jad Besou played?
Our database contains 55 games by Jad Besou, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jad Besou?
55 games by Jad Besou 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.