Prepare against Alon Greenfeld
GM · Israel · World #834 classical · FIDE ID 2800039
Our database contains 1,995 games by Alon Greenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alon Greenfeld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alon Greenfeld 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 | 2,469 | 2,585 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,574 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,545 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,995 | 818 | 797 | 380 | 41.0% |
| As White | 998 | 473 | 384 | 141 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 997 | 345 | 413 | 239 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alon Greenfeld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alon Greenfeld's side.
First moves as White (998 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 550 | 55.1% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 332 | 33.3% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 73 | 7.3% | 65.8% |
| e4 | 42 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues c4 (71.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Greenfeld usually continues c4 (69.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 328 | 73.2% | 56.6% |
| e5 | 103 | 23.0% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 270 | 75.2% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 58 | 16.2% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 25 | 7.0% | 64.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Alon Greenfeld's chess games
All 1,995 games by Alon Greenfeld in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 818 wins, 797 draws, 380 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 148 | 80/54/14 | 54.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 138 | 60/60/18 | 43.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 134 | 67/52/15 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 74 | 30/30/14 | 40.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 17/15/5 | 45.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 13/8/10 | 41.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 8/12/6 | 30.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 11/13/1 | 44.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 191 | 80/55/56 | 41.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 84 | 40/30/14 | 47.6% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 69 | 23/27/19 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 60 | 24/25/11 | 40.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 46 | 15/16/15 | 32.6% |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 12/16/7 | 34.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 12/12/4 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 7/16/4 | 25.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,709 | Wydra Memorial rapidplay | D41 |
| Sep 2014 | Alexei Shirov | 2,701 | 30th EU-Cup | B65 |
| Nov 2016 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,686 | 32nd EU-Cup | A50 |
| Oct 2018 | Viktor Laznicka | 2,664 | 34th EU-Cup | D20 |
| Oct 2013 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,664 | 17th Corsica Masters KO | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 120 | 71.5 | 2,524 |
| Beersheba | 1996 | 109 | 61 | 2,563 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 101 | 66.5 | 2,558 |
| Tel Aviv | 2001 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,544 |
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,589 |
| Haifa | 1996 | 25 | 12 | 2,560 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1996 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,578 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,527 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ilia Smirin (20 games) · Boris Kantsler (16 games) · Yehuda Gruenfeld (15 games) · Victor Mikhalevski (14 games) · Ronen Lev (12 games) · Nathan Birnboim (11 games) · Leonid Yudasin (11 games) · Gad Rechlis (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alon Greenfeld's chess games?
1,995 games by Alon Greenfeld, from Apr 2003 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 Alon Greenfeld has played.
What does Alon Greenfeld play on the first move as White?
Across 998 games with White in our database, Alon Greenfeld opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alon Greenfeld answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alon Greenfeld play as White?
As White, Alon Greenfeld's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (148 games, 54.1% win rate); Slav Defense (138 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (134 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 998 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alon Greenfeld play as Black?
As Black, Alon Greenfeld most often plays: Sicilian (191 games, 41.9% win rate); English Opening (84 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 997 games.
What is Alon Greenfeld's FIDE rating?
Alon Greenfeld is currently rated 2,469 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,585 (May 2011).
How many games has Alon Greenfeld played?
Our database contains 1,995 games by Alon Greenfeld, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 818 wins, 797 draws, 380 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alon Greenfeld?
1,995 games by Alon Greenfeld 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.