Prepare against Jonathan Asad
Argentina · World #69,972 classical · FIDE ID 121100
When preparing against Jonathan Asad, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 117 games by Jonathan Asad, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Asad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Asad 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 | 1,821 | 1,883 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,869 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 1,885 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 44 | 16 | 57 | 37.6% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 11 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 5 | 34 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Asad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Asad's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 98.2% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Asad usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Asad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Asad usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Asad usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 73.5% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Asad's chess games
All 117 games by Jonathan Asad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Santiago Jose Curia | 2,077 | 69th Villa Ballester Open | B33 |
| Jul 2019 | Matias Rodriguez Lezcano | 2,066 | Daireaux IRT 3rd | B34 |
| Aug 2008 | Luis Ucha | 2,044 | ch-Faogba sf | A33 |
| Jul 2025 | Pedro Ganza Svidler | 2,043 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | C11 |
| Mar 2018 | Daniel Santaolalla | 2,012 | Moron Faogba Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,632 |
| ch-Faogba sf | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,936 |
| Buenos Aires Perez Cup | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,750 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,616 |
| Moron Philidor CC U2200 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Asad's chess games?
117 games by Jonathan Asad, from Oct 2008 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 Jonathan Asad has played.
What does Jonathan Asad play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Jonathan Asad opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Asad answers 1...e6 (74% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Asad play as White?
As White, Jonathan Asad's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Asad play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Asad most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jonathan Asad's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Asad is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jonathan Asad played?
Our database contains 117 games by Jonathan Asad, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 57 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Asad?
117 games by Jonathan Asad 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.