Prepare against Almog Burstein
Israel · World #62,240 classical · FIDE ID 2803640
When preparing against Almog Burstein, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Almog Burstein, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Almog Burstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Almog Burstein 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 | 1,848 | 2,100 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,967 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 2,066 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 10 | 30 | 31.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Almog Burstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Almog Burstein's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Burstein usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Burstein usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Burstein usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Almog Burstein's chess games
All 58 games by Almog Burstein in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Judit Polgar | 2,728 | Maccabiah Simul | C97 |
| Oct 2008 | Nyamaa Tuvsanaa | 2,301 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team | D38 |
| Jun 2014 | Fred Wegerer | 2,133 | CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | A18 |
| Oct 2008 | Sho Inoue | 2,024 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team | C86 |
| Mar 2010 | Gabriele Di Lazzaro | 1,898 | 11th ch-EU | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,064 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 1st WMSG Rapid Team | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 1,968 |
| CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-EU Corporate | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,064 |
| ch-Helsinki CSIT | 1999 | 5 | 2 | 2,116 |
| Lemesos Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Almog Burstein's chess games?
58 games by Almog Burstein, from Oct 2007 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 Almog Burstein has played.
What does Almog Burstein play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Almog Burstein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Almog Burstein answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Almog Burstein play as White?
As White, Almog Burstein's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Almog Burstein play as Black?
As Black, Almog Burstein most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Almog Burstein's FIDE rating?
Almog Burstein is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Almog Burstein played?
Our database contains 58 games by Almog Burstein, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Almog Burstein?
58 games by Almog Burstein 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.