Prepare against Dov Zifroni
GM · Israel · World #1,014 classical · FIDE ID 2800659
Our database contains 484 games by Dov Zifroni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dov Zifroni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dov Zifroni 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 | 2,450 | 2,552 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,498 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,408 | 2,488 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 164 | 208 | 112 | 33.9% |
| As White | 230 | 93 | 92 | 45 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 254 | 71 | 116 | 67 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dov Zifroni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dov Zifroni's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 37.8% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 50 | 21.7% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 20.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 44 | 19.1% | 61.4% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues c3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Zifroni usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 76.2% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.9% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 70.9% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 17.5% | 47.2% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
Dov Zifroni's chess games
All 484 games by Dov Zifroni 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: 164 wins, 208 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 40 | 14/15/11 | 35.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 10/12/2 | 41.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 26 | 5/15/6 | 19.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 6/8/11 | 24.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/9/7 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1999 | Vadim Milov | 2,633 | chT-ISR | A30 |
| Mar 1999 | Christopher Lutz | 2,610 | 15th Czerniak Memorial | C11 |
| Sep 1997 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,605 | EU-Cup 13th Group2 | D27 |
| Sep 1997 | Edvins Kengis | 2,590 | EU-Cup 13th Group2 | B06 |
| Dec 2012 | Boris Avrukh | 2,583 | chT-ISR 13 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 121 | 65 | 2,496 |
| Herzliya | 2017 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,457 |
| Ramat Hasharon | 1993 | 26 | 13 | 2,345 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 1996 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,399 |
| ch-ISR | 1992 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,548 |
| Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | 1996 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,672 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,435 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Kantsler (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dov Zifroni's chess games?
484 games by Dov Zifroni, 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 Dov Zifroni has played.
What does Dov Zifroni play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Dov Zifroni opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dov Zifroni answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Dov Zifroni play as White?
As White, Dov Zifroni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (40 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dov Zifroni play as Black?
As Black, Dov Zifroni most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (26 games, 19.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 24.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Dov Zifroni's FIDE rating?
Dov Zifroni is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,408 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,552 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Dov Zifroni played?
Our database contains 484 games by Dov Zifroni, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 208 draws, 112 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dov Zifroni?
484 games by Dov Zifroni 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.