Prepare against Tetsuo Higashino
Japan · World #16,087 classical · FIDE ID 7002416
Our database contains 69 games by Tetsuo Higashino, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tetsuo Higashino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tetsuo Higashino 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 | 2,094 | 2,131 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,092 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 28 | 17 | 24 | 40.6% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tetsuo Higashino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tetsuo Higashino's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Higashino usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Higashino usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Higashino usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Higashino usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Higashino usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Tetsuo Higashino's chess games
All 69 games by Tetsuo Higashino in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Alex Averbukh | 2,356 | Tokyo Open | A13 |
| May 2023 | Mirai Aoshima | 2,343 | ch-JPN | A13 |
| Apr 2018 | Kohei Yamada | 2,164 | ch-JPN | B35 |
| Sep 2025 | Sho Moritani | 2,138 | Japan Open | A05 |
| Sep 2025 | Vasu Sanjay | 2,116 | Japan Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,181 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Tokyo Japan Open | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,116 |
| ch-Tokyo | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,963 |
| Tokyo Summer Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,767 |
| 27th North American Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tetsuo Higashino's chess games?
69 games by Tetsuo Higashino, from Jun 2016 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 Tetsuo Higashino has played.
What does Tetsuo Higashino play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Tetsuo Higashino opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tetsuo Higashino answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tetsuo Higashino play as White?
As White, Tetsuo Higashino's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tetsuo Higashino play as Black?
As Black, Tetsuo Higashino most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Tetsuo Higashino's FIDE rating?
Tetsuo Higashino is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Tetsuo Higashino played?
Our database contains 69 games by Tetsuo Higashino, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 24 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tetsuo Higashino?
69 games by Tetsuo Higashino 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.