Prepare against Avigdor Bykhovsky
GM · Israel · World #4,226 classical · FIDE ID 4101057
Our database contains 1,157 games by Avigdor Bykhovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Avigdor Bykhovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Avigdor Bykhovsky 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 | 2,297 | 2,464 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,475 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,435 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,157 | 396 | 441 | 320 | 34.2% |
| As White | 569 | 211 | 220 | 138 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 588 | 185 | 221 | 182 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Avigdor Bykhovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Avigdor Bykhovsky's side.
First moves as White (569 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 504 | 88.6% | 57.2% |
| e4 | 37 | 6.5% | 54.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.6% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.3% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bykhovsky usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 47.1% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 60 | 22.1% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 43 | 15.8% | 59.3% |
| c6 | 36 | 13.2% | 47.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 122 | 57.5% | 49.6% |
| Nf6 | 78 | 36.8% | 52.6% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Avigdor Bykhovsky's chess games
All 1,157 games by Avigdor Bykhovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 396 wins, 441 draws, 320 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 26/28/19 | 35.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 64 | 27/24/13 | 42.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 24/17/11 | 46.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 43 | 24/11/8 | 55.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 11/24/7 | 26.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 89 | 18/45/26 | 20.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 39 | 11/15/13 | 28.2% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 10/6/15 | 32.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 3/9/4 | 18.8% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,670 | Moscow Blitz | B08 |
| May 2010 | Evgeny Postny | 2,648 | chT-ISR | D80 |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,631 | 15th PNWCC Online blitz JP | A61 |
| Aug 2020 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,627 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Jan 2011 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,624 | 9th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 97 | 46 | 2,405 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 60 | 26.5 | 2,283 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,272 |
| Beersheba | 2008 | 20 | 10 | 2,477 |
| Herzliya | 2000 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,467 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1996 | 18 | 8 | 2,414 |
| ch-URS51 Semifinal | 1983 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Evgeny Postny (12 games) · Tal Haimovich (10 games) · Boris Kantsler (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Avigdor Bykhovsky's chess games?
1,157 games by Avigdor Bykhovsky, from Apr 2003 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 Avigdor Bykhovsky has played.
What does Avigdor Bykhovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 569 games with White in our database, Avigdor Bykhovsky opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Avigdor Bykhovsky answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Avigdor Bykhovsky play as White?
As White, Avigdor Bykhovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 35.6% win rate); Slav Defense (64 games, 42.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (52 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 569 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Avigdor Bykhovsky play as Black?
As Black, Avigdor Bykhovsky most often plays: Slav Defense (89 games, 20.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (39 games, 28.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (31 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 588 games.
What is Avigdor Bykhovsky's FIDE rating?
Avigdor Bykhovsky is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Avigdor Bykhovsky played?
Our database contains 1,157 games by Avigdor Bykhovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 396 wins, 441 draws, 320 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Avigdor Bykhovsky?
1,157 games by Avigdor Bykhovsky 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.