Prepare against Jan-Christoph Eichler
DEU · World #33,071 classical · FIDE ID 12932256
Our database contains 38 games by Jan-Christoph Eichler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Christoph Eichler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Christoph Eichler 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 | 1,969 | 2,099 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 36.8% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Christoph Eichler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Christoph Eichler's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Eichler usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Eichler usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Eichler usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Eichler usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Jan-Christoph Eichler's chess games
All 38 games by Jan-Christoph Eichler in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Sergej Krefenstein | 2,189 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | D97 |
| Aug 2013 | Martin Sechting | 2,054 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | D34 |
| Jan 2019 | Torsten Noldt | 2,025 | chT-GER Cup 1819 prel2 | A16 |
| Aug 2013 | Reinhard Gruener | 2,016 | 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | E76 |
| Feb 2017 | Robert Muench | 1,972 | Oberliga Nord O 1617 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberliga Nord O 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 12th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| 11th Berlin Lichtenberger Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| chT-GER Schools WK II | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-GER Cup 1819 prel2 | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,293 |
| GER CupT prel1 | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-GER 1617 Prelim 3 | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
| chT-GER 1718 prel2 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Christoph Eichler's chess games?
38 games by Jan-Christoph Eichler, from May 2012 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 Jan-Christoph Eichler has played.
What does Jan-Christoph Eichler play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jan-Christoph Eichler opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Christoph Eichler answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan-Christoph Eichler play as White?
As White, Jan-Christoph Eichler's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Christoph Eichler play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Christoph Eichler most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Jan-Christoph Eichler's FIDE rating?
Jan-Christoph Eichler is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (May 2012).
How many games has Jan-Christoph Eichler played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jan-Christoph Eichler, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Christoph Eichler?
38 games by Jan-Christoph Eichler 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.