Prepare against Teruomi Higashishiba
Japan · World #39,882 classical · FIDE ID 7001878
When preparing against Teruomi Higashishiba, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 33 games by Teruomi Higashishiba, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Teruomi Higashishiba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teruomi Higashishiba 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 | 1,936 | 2,002 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,972 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 39.4% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teruomi Higashishiba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teruomi Higashishiba's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 69.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Higashishiba usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Higashishiba usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Higashishiba usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Teruomi Higashishiba's chess games
All 33 games by Teruomi Higashishiba in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Stephen Jones | 2,251 | ch-JPN | A30 |
| May 2024 | Kan Nakahara | 2,070 | ch-JPN | C47 |
| Aug 2022 | Hiroshi Manabe | 2,006 | ch-JPN | C10 |
| May 2013 | Kenichi Hamane | 1,884 | ch-JPN 46th | C07 |
| May 2018 | Koichi Sugimoto | 1,882 | ch-JPN | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2024 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Tokyo City | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,945 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,921 |
| ch-JPN 46th | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teruomi Higashishiba's chess games?
33 games by Teruomi Higashishiba, from Jun 2015 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 Teruomi Higashishiba has played.
What does Teruomi Higashishiba play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Teruomi Higashishiba opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teruomi Higashishiba answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Teruomi Higashishiba play as White?
As White, Teruomi Higashishiba's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teruomi Higashishiba play as Black?
As Black, Teruomi Higashishiba most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Teruomi Higashishiba's FIDE rating?
Teruomi Higashishiba is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (May 2016).
How many games has Teruomi Higashishiba played?
Our database contains 33 games by Teruomi Higashishiba, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teruomi Higashishiba?
33 games by Teruomi Higashishiba 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.