Prepare against Igor Bitensky
IM · Israel · World #2,734 classical · FIDE ID 2804085
Our database contains 459 games by Igor Bitensky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Bitensky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Bitensky 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 | 2,349 | 2,439 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,195 | 2,400 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,400 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 459 | 146 | 152 | 161 | 31.8% |
| As White | 239 | 83 | 90 | 66 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 220 | 63 | 62 | 95 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Bitensky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Bitensky's side.
First moves as White (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 68.2% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 23.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues Nf3 (41.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues g3 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Bitensky usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 41.8% | 40.2% |
| g6 | 34 | 34.7% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 13.3% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 7.1% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 79.6% | 35.8% |
| g6 | 13 | 14.0% | 42.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Igor Bitensky's chess games
All 459 games by Igor Bitensky 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: 146 wins, 152 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 16/12/13 | 39.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 10/14/5 | 34.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 49 | 18/14/17 | 36.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 3/9/13 | 12.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E63 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Kaido Kulaots | 2,593 | 8th WUCC Open | A05 |
| Feb 2003 | Alexander Huzman | 2,589 | chT-ISR | B31 |
| Sep 2003 | Christian Bauer | 2,589 | 19th EU-Cup | C88 |
| Jun 2020 | Maksim Vavulin | 2,554 | Titled Tue | C28 |
| Jan 2013 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,543 | 75th Tata Steel C | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 88 | 41 | 2,362 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-ISR | 2004 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1999 | 16 | 10 | 2,371 |
| Petah Tikva | 2008 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,268 |
| 75th Tata Steel C | 2013 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| Tel Aviv | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Bitensky's chess games?
459 games by Igor Bitensky, 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 Igor Bitensky has played.
What does Igor Bitensky play on the first move as White?
Across 239 games with White in our database, Igor Bitensky opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Bitensky answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Igor Bitensky play as White?
As White, Igor Bitensky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Bitensky play as Black?
As Black, Igor Bitensky most often plays: Modern Defense (49 games, 36.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 12.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (20 games, 15.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Igor Bitensky's FIDE rating?
Igor Bitensky is currently rated 2,349 in classical chess, 2,195 in rapid and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Igor Bitensky played?
Our database contains 459 games by Igor Bitensky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 152 draws, 161 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Bitensky?
459 games by Igor Bitensky 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.