Prepare against Avi Harrison Kaplan
FM · United States · World #5,841 classical · FIDE ID 30934559
Our database contains 880 games by Avi Harrison Kaplan, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Avi Harrison Kaplan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Avi Harrison Kaplan 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 | 2,252 | 2,372 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 880 | 394 | 86 | 400 | 44.8% |
| As White | 430 | 200 | 41 | 189 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 450 | 194 | 45 | 211 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Avi Harrison Kaplan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Avi Harrison Kaplan's side.
First moves as White (430 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 121 | 28.1% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 23.7% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 88 | 20.5% | 48.3% |
| b3 | 34 | 7.9% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 31 | 7.2% | 46.8% |
| a3 | 21 | 4.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 48.0% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues b3 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues b3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kaplan usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 32.9% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 66 | 29.7% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 10.8% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 19 | 8.6% | 44.7% |
| b6 | 16 | 7.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 77.2% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 10.3% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Avi Harrison Kaplan's chess games
All 880 games by Avi Harrison Kaplan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 394 wins, 86 draws, 400 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 54 | 21/6/27 | 38.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 34 | 19/1/14 | 55.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 21/5/21 | 44.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/1/18 | 51.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 12/2/16 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Feb 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Jun 2024 | Jules Moussard | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | E65 |
| May 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 762 | 378.5 | 2,265 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,178 |
| Marshall Summer Inv GMB | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,490 |
| Naperville Shamkovich Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Charlotte Spring IMA | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| NY Marshall Winter GM B | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,208 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Avi Harrison Kaplan's chess games?
880 games by Avi Harrison Kaplan, from Oct 2016 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 Avi Harrison Kaplan has played.
What does Avi Harrison Kaplan play on the first move as White?
Across 430 games with White in our database, Avi Harrison Kaplan opens with 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Avi Harrison Kaplan answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Avi Harrison Kaplan play as White?
As White, Avi Harrison Kaplan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (54 games, 38.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Hungarian Opening (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 430 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Avi Harrison Kaplan play as Black?
As Black, Avi Harrison Kaplan most often plays: Modern Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 51.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 450 games.
What is Avi Harrison Kaplan's FIDE rating?
Avi Harrison Kaplan is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Avi Harrison Kaplan played?
Our database contains 880 games by Avi Harrison Kaplan, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 394 wins, 86 draws, 400 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Avi Harrison Kaplan?
880 games by Avi Harrison Kaplan 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.