Prepare against Eldar Friedland
Israel · World #11,170 classical · FIDE ID 2820714
Our database contains 35 games by Eldar Friedland, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eldar Friedland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eldar Friedland 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 | 2,152 | 2,152 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eldar Friedland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eldar Friedland's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Friedland usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Friedland usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Friedland usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Eldar Friedland's chess games
All 35 games by Eldar Friedland in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Yegor Stolyarsky | 2,148 | ch-ISR Open | E68 |
| Jul 2019 | Michelle Katkov | 2,112 | Netanya Open | B14 |
| Aug 2022 | Asaf Gorshtein | 2,083 | chT-ISR U18 | B38 |
| Jul 2017 | Mikhail Kashkarov | 2,081 | 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Ido Sobel | 1,885 | ch-ISR U18 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,965 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-ISR U18 | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open C | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-ISR U08/18 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eldar Friedland's chess games?
35 games by Eldar Friedland, from Feb 2015 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 Eldar Friedland has played.
What does Eldar Friedland play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Eldar Friedland opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eldar Friedland answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Eldar Friedland play as White?
As White, Eldar Friedland's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eldar Friedland play as Black?
As Black, Eldar Friedland most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Eldar Friedland's FIDE rating?
Eldar Friedland is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Eldar Friedland played?
Our database contains 35 games by Eldar Friedland, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eldar Friedland?
35 games by Eldar Friedland 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.