Prepare against Jochen Esser
DEU · World #23,303 classical · FIDE ID 24652059
Our database contains 73 games by Jochen Esser, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jochen Esser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jochen Esser 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 | 2,031 | 2,124 | Sep 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,042 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 42.5% |
| As White | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jochen Esser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jochen Esser's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Esser usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Esser usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Esser usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jochen Esser's chess games
All 73 games by Jochen Esser in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E88 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Jaap Vogel | 2,233 | 19th Goch Open | C06 |
| Sep 2016 | Thomas Verfuerth | 2,152 | 27th Goch Open | A18 |
| Oct 2007 | Stefan Rettenbacher | 2,137 | 18th Goch Open | B90 |
| Oct 2010 | Lothar Stergar | 1,924 | 21st Goch Open | C82 |
| Feb 2015 | Stefan Mohrholz | 1,891 | ch-Rheinhausen 19th | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open B | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| 27th Goch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| 6th Duisburg Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 1,900 |
| 18th Goch Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| 19th Goch Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,118 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jochen Esser's chess games?
73 games by Jochen Esser, from Jan 2009 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 Jochen Esser has played.
What does Jochen Esser play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jochen Esser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jochen Esser answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jochen Esser play as White?
As White, Jochen Esser's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jochen Esser play as Black?
As Black, Jochen Esser most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jochen Esser's FIDE rating?
Jochen Esser is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Jochen Esser played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jochen Esser, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 20 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jochen Esser?
73 games by Jochen Esser 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.