Prepare against Jonathan Eckert
United Kingdom · World #93,658 classical · FIDE ID 457051
When preparing against Jonathan Eckert, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (71%).
Our database contains 51 games by Jonathan Eckert, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Eckert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Eckert 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 | 1,747 | 1,801 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 16 | 11 | 24 | 31.4% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Eckert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Eckert's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Eckert usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Eckert usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Eckert's chess games
All 51 games by Jonathan Eckert in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,062 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | C30 |
| Feb 2020 | Chino NWACHUKWU | 1,945 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C63 |
| Nov 2018 | Simon Turner | 1,945 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A80 |
| Aug 2026 | Xavier Cowan | 1,864 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | A84 |
| Jan 2023 | Richard Maclannan | 1,811 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,543 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,674 |
| chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,017 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,678 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,871 |
| chT-BCF 1718 (4NCL) Demotion Pool | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Eckert's chess games?
51 games by Jonathan Eckert, from Apr 2017 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 Jonathan Eckert has played.
What does Jonathan Eckert play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jonathan Eckert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Eckert answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Eckert play as White?
As White, Jonathan Eckert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Eckert play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Eckert most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jonathan Eckert's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Eckert is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,801 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Jonathan Eckert played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jonathan Eckert, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 24 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Eckert?
51 games by Jonathan Eckert 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.