Prepare against Ari Guz
FM · Israel · World #2,858 classical · FIDE ID 2825759
When preparing against Ari Guz, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 623 games by Ari Guz, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ari Guz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ari Guz 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 | 2,344 | 2,358 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,205 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,257 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 623 | 274 | 118 | 231 | 44.0% |
| As White | 307 | 149 | 55 | 103 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 316 | 125 | 63 | 128 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ari Guz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ari Guz's side.
First moves as White (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 40.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 52 | 16.9% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 12.4% | 44.7% |
| b3 | 38 | 12.4% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 31 | 10.1% | 59.7% |
| a3 | 12 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Guz usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Guz usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Guz usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Guz usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Guz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Guz usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 50.0% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 21 | 14.2% | 59.5% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 14.2% | 52.4% |
| e6 | 15 | 10.1% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 45.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 37 | 33.9% | 35.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Ari Guz's chess games
All 623 games by Ari Guz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 274 wins, 118 draws, 231 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/3/20 | 52.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 37 | 21/4/12 | 56.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/8/21 | 38.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 2/5/9 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,699 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Sep 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,695 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Dec 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,679 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jun 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 444 | 250.5 | 2,344 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 32 | 14 | 2,370 |
| ISR-UKR U17 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ari Guz's chess games?
623 games by Ari Guz, from Nov 2015 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 Ari Guz has played.
What does Ari Guz play on the first move as White?
Across 307 games with White in our database, Ari Guz opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ari Guz answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ari Guz play as White?
As White, Ari Guz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 307 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ari Guz play as Black?
As Black, Ari Guz most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 316 games.
What is Ari Guz's FIDE rating?
Ari Guz is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,358 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Ari Guz played?
Our database contains 623 games by Ari Guz, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 274 wins, 118 draws, 231 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ari Guz?
623 games by Ari Guz 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.