Prepare against Asaf Givon
IM · Israel · World #1,408 classical · FIDE ID 2801841
Our database contains 394 games by Asaf Givon, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Asaf Givon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asaf Givon 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 | 2,416 | 2,485 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,383 | 2,450 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,485 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 130 | 149 | 115 | 33.0% |
| As White | 203 | 73 | 77 | 53 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 191 | 57 | 72 | 62 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asaf Givon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asaf Givon's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 96.1% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Givon usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Givon usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Givon usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Givon usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Givon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 84.8% | 53.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 89.4% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.6% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Asaf Givon's chess games
All 394 games by Asaf Givon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 130 wins, 149 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,643 | chT-ISR | C78 |
| Oct 2013 | Sergey Volkov | 2,628 | 21st Chigorin Memorial | D97 |
| Feb 2020 | Ilia Smirin | 2,607 | chT-ISR | B40 |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,604 | 13th EU-ch | D98 |
| Jul 2014 | Kacper Piorun | 2,577 | 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 47 | 22 | 2,412 |
| ch-ISR | 2016 | 36 | 18.5 | 2,410 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,432 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,410 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,372 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,496 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asaf Givon's chess games?
394 games by Asaf Givon, from Jul 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 Asaf Givon has played.
What does Asaf Givon play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, Asaf Givon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asaf Givon answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Asaf Givon play as White?
As White, Asaf Givon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asaf Givon play as Black?
As Black, Asaf Givon most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Asaf Givon's FIDE rating?
Asaf Givon is currently rated 2,416 in classical chess, 2,383 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Asaf Givon played?
Our database contains 394 games by Asaf Givon, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 149 draws, 115 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asaf Givon?
394 games by Asaf Givon 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.