Prepare against Alon Mindlin
IM · Israel · World #901 classical · FIDE ID 2800071
When preparing against Alon Mindlin, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 25.0% over 44 games.
Our database contains 593 games by Alon Mindlin, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alon Mindlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alon Mindlin 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 | 2,461 | 2,472 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,486 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,427 | 2,484 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 593 | 283 | 145 | 165 | 47.7% |
| As White | 302 | 158 | 75 | 69 | 52.3% |
| As Black | 291 | 125 | 70 | 96 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alon Mindlin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alon Mindlin's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 212 | 70.2% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 60 | 19.9% | 71.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 6.0% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 4.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 71.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mindlin usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 9.2% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 101 | 84.9% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 18 | 15.1% | 50.0% |
Alon Mindlin's chess games
All 593 games by Alon Mindlin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 283 wins, 145 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 32 | 20/5/7 | 62.5% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 27 | 16/4/7 | 59.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 13/8/2 | 56.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 11/19/14 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,692 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Feb 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A29 |
| Mar 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Feb 2021 | Aryan Tari | 2,625 | Titled Tue | A28 |
| Feb 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,616 | Titled Tue Early | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 239 | 151.5 | 2,431 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 59 | 35.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,366 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,310 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,430 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,073 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alon Mindlin's chess games?
593 games by Alon Mindlin, from Apr 2007 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 Mindlin has played.
What does Alon Mindlin play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Alon Mindlin opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alon Mindlin answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Alon Mindlin play as White?
As White, Alon Mindlin's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (32 games, 28.1% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (32 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alon Mindlin play as Black?
As Black, Alon Mindlin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 291 games.
What is Alon Mindlin's FIDE rating?
Alon Mindlin is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,427 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Alon Mindlin played?
Our database contains 593 games by Alon Mindlin, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 283 wins, 145 draws, 165 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alon Mindlin?
593 games by Alon Mindlin 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.