Prepare against Avraham Kaldor
IM · Israel · World #15,530 classical · FIDE ID 2800799
Our database contains 122 games by Avraham Kaldor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Avraham Kaldor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Avraham Kaldor 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 | 2,100 | 2,286 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,233 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,191 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 42.6% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 25 | 9 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 29 | 15 | 21 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Avraham Kaldor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Avraham Kaldor's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 28.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 12.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues c4 (81.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kaldor usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 73.3% | 70.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 36.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Avraham Kaldor's chess games
All 122 games by Avraham Kaldor 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: 52 wins, 40 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E57 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Peter Acs | 2,509 | ch-ISR Open | B70 |
| Jun 1976 | Itchak Radashkovich | 2,445 | Netanya-13 | C60 |
| Jun 1976 | Yaacov Bleiman | 2,440 | Netanya-13 | B43 |
| Jan 1988 | Ehud Lahav | 2,340 | Israel | A53 |
| Jan 1989 | Malkiel Peretz | 2,335 | Tel Aviv ASA | B59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR 7374 18th | 1974 | 15 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-ISR 7172 16th | 1971 | 15 | 9 | – |
| Netanya-11 GM | 1973 | 15 | 6 | – |
| Netanya 12 Group B | 1975 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| Netanya-10 Open | 1971 | 11 | 6 | – |
| Olympiad-20 Final B | 1972 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| Netanya-13 | 1976 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,496 |
| Petah Tikva-B | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Avraham Kaldor's chess games?
122 games by Avraham Kaldor, 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 Avraham Kaldor has played.
What does Avraham Kaldor play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Avraham Kaldor opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Avraham Kaldor answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Avraham Kaldor play as White?
As White, Avraham Kaldor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Avraham Kaldor play as Black?
As Black, Avraham Kaldor most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Avraham Kaldor's FIDE rating?
Avraham Kaldor is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Avraham Kaldor played?
Our database contains 122 games by Avraham Kaldor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 40 draws, 30 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Avraham Kaldor?
122 games by Avraham Kaldor 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.