Prepare against David Gorodetzky
IM · Israel · World #443 classical · FIDE ID 2813416
When preparing against David Gorodetzky, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 910 games by David Gorodetzky, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Gorodetzky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gorodetzky 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 | 2,521 | 2,521 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,418 | 2,497 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,508 | 2,563 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 910 | 462 | 192 | 256 | 50.8% |
| As White | 449 | 236 | 99 | 114 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 461 | 226 | 93 | 142 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gorodetzky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gorodetzky's side.
First moves as White (449 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 150 | 33.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 94 | 20.9% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 90 | 20.0% | 71.7% |
| Nf3 | 76 | 16.9% | 68.4% |
| b3 | 27 | 6.0% | 64.8% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues c3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues Nc3 (76.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Gorodetzky usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 75 | 36.8% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 49 | 24.0% | 48.0% |
| c6 | 48 | 23.5% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 10.8% | 84.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 65.6% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 29 | 18.5% | 58.6% |
| e6 | 23 | 14.6% | 67.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
David Gorodetzky's chess games
All 910 games by David Gorodetzky in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 462 wins, 192 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 44 | 26/7/11 | 59.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 38 | 16/9/13 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/9/7 | 48.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 16/2/5 | 69.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 24/10/19 | 45.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2021 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,789 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Sep 2024 | Ray Robson | 2,700 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 385 | 251.5 | 2,524 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 53 | 27.5 | 2,518 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,317 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2016 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,450 |
| LAT President's blitz Cup | 2019 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,583 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 2,541 |
| ITA-ISR online | 2020 | 13 | 9 | 2,632 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,461 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gorodetzky's chess games?
910 games by David Gorodetzky, from Mar 2012 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 David Gorodetzky has played.
What does David Gorodetzky play on the first move as White?
Across 449 games with White in our database, David Gorodetzky opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gorodetzky answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does David Gorodetzky play as White?
As White, David Gorodetzky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (44 games, 59.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 449 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gorodetzky play as Black?
As Black, David Gorodetzky most often plays: Indian Defense (53 games, 45.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 30.4% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is David Gorodetzky's FIDE rating?
David Gorodetzky is currently rated 2,521 in classical chess, 2,418 in rapid and 2,508 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,521 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Gorodetzky played?
Our database contains 910 games by David Gorodetzky, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 462 wins, 192 draws, 256 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gorodetzky?
910 games by David Gorodetzky 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.