Prepare against Anatoly Tarnopolsky
FM · Israel · World #5,438 classical · FIDE ID 2807262
Our database contains 63 games by Anatoly Tarnopolsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anatoly Tarnopolsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anatoly Tarnopolsky 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 | 2,262 | 2,339 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,334 | 2,341 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 13 | 28 | 22 | 20.6% |
| As White | 29 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 20.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anatoly Tarnopolsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anatoly Tarnopolsky's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tarnopolsky usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tarnopolsky usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Tarnopolsky usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 66.7% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Anatoly Tarnopolsky's chess games
All 63 games by Anatoly Tarnopolsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 28 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Yoav Milikow | 2,299 | chT-ISR | D85 |
| Jan 2020 | Moshe Friedland | 2,257 | chT-ISR | D13 |
| Feb 2011 | Matan Sheskin | 2,255 | Petah Tikva Elitzur-B | C09 |
| Dec 2008 | Olga Vasiliev | 2,235 | ch-ISR 34th | D26 |
| Apr 2007 | Viktor Aronov | 2,221 | chT-ISR | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,323 |
| TCh-ISR | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
| Kefar Sava schev | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| ch-ISR 34th | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,302 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur-B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| chT-ISR 0809 | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,084 |
| Ashdod Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anatoly Tarnopolsky's chess games?
63 games by Anatoly Tarnopolsky, from Apr 2003 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 Anatoly Tarnopolsky has played.
What does Anatoly Tarnopolsky play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Anatoly Tarnopolsky opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anatoly Tarnopolsky answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Anatoly Tarnopolsky play as White?
As White, Anatoly Tarnopolsky's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anatoly Tarnopolsky play as Black?
As Black, Anatoly Tarnopolsky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Anatoly Tarnopolsky's FIDE rating?
Anatoly Tarnopolsky is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,334 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Anatoly Tarnopolsky played?
Our database contains 63 games by Anatoly Tarnopolsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 28 draws, 22 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anatoly Tarnopolsky?
63 games by Anatoly Tarnopolsky 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.