Prepare against Joshua Eckardt
FM · DEU · World #3,562 classical · FIDE ID 12941646
Our database contains 138 games by Joshua Eckardt, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Eckardt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Eckardt 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 | 2,317 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,169 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,133 | 2,180 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 42 | 44 | 52 | 30.4% |
| As White | 67 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Eckardt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Eckardt's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 83.6% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.0% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Eckardt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Eckardt usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Eckardt usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Eckardt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Eckardt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 66.7% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Joshua Eckardt's chess games
All 138 games by Joshua Eckardt in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 42 wins, 44 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Alexander Hilverda | 2,389 | 12th Paderborn Open | A60 |
| Jul 2019 | Uros Krstic | 2,362 | 34th Schwarzach Open | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Georg Danner | 2,327 | 34th Schwarzach Open | E64 |
| May 2017 | Boris Khanukov | 2,316 | Oberliga NRW 1617 | A62 |
| Jul 2019 | Frank Belke | 2,301 | 34th Schwarzach Open | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,194 |
| NRW Class1 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,257 |
| NRW Class1 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga NRW 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
| NRW Class2 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,254 |
| 34th Schwarzach Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Eckardt's chess games?
138 games by Joshua Eckardt, from Mar 2012 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 Joshua Eckardt has played.
What does Joshua Eckardt play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Joshua Eckardt opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Eckardt answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Joshua Eckardt play as White?
As White, Joshua Eckardt's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Eckardt play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Eckardt most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Joshua Eckardt's FIDE rating?
Joshua Eckardt is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,133 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joshua Eckardt played?
Our database contains 138 games by Joshua Eckardt, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 44 draws, 52 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Eckardt?
138 games by Joshua Eckardt 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.