Prepare against Elisha Sagi
Israel · World #35,548 classical · FIDE ID 2849640
When preparing against Elisha Sagi, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 57 games by Elisha Sagi, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elisha Sagi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elisha Sagi 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 | 1,956 | 2,081 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 2,063 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,179 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 49.1% |
| As White | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 61.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elisha Sagi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elisha Sagi's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 68.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sagi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Sagi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Elisha Sagi's chess games
All 57 games by Elisha Sagi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 28 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Kirill Stupak | 2,413 | Jerusalem Open Rapid | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Eliran Shilon Rahav | 2,312 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | B34 |
| Aug 2026 | Lior Zakin | 2,101 | Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Omri Shimony | 1,958 | Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Martijn Pauw | 1,956 | Brasschaat Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,859 |
| ch-ISR U08/18 | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1,727 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,281 |
| Israeli U14 Team Championship 2026, Nahum Naftali Memorial | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,242 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,986 |
| ch-Rishon Le Ziyyon U18 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,555 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,781 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elisha Sagi's chess games?
57 games by Elisha Sagi, from Feb 2020 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 Elisha Sagi has played.
What does Elisha Sagi play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Elisha Sagi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elisha Sagi answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Elisha Sagi play as White?
As White, Elisha Sagi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elisha Sagi play as Black?
As Black, Elisha Sagi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Elisha Sagi's FIDE rating?
Elisha Sagi is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elisha Sagi played?
Our database contains 57 games by Elisha Sagi, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elisha Sagi?
57 games by Elisha Sagi 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.