Prepare against Gaby Livshits
IM · Israel · World #1,114 classical · FIDE ID 2804271
Our database contains 320 games by Gaby Livshits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gaby Livshits's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaby Livshits 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 | 2,442 | 2,472 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,467 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,394 | 2,464 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 119 | 97 | 104 | 37.2% |
| As White | 157 | 65 | 49 | 43 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 163 | 54 | 48 | 61 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaby Livshits's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaby Livshits's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 97.5% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Livshits usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Livshits usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Livshits usually continues d3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Livshits usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Livshits usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 83.5% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 15.2% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Gaby Livshits's chess games
All 320 games by Gaby Livshits in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 119 wins, 97 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 9/10/10 | 31.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 26 | 16/3/7 | 61.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Ilia Smirin | 2,659 | Wch Blitz 1st | B80 |
| Jan 1998 | Joel Lautier | 2,645 | Tel Aviv Simul | B47 |
| Oct 2008 | Bartosz Socko | 2,631 | 1st WMSG Rapid | D94 |
| May 2010 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,623 | chT-ISR | B13 |
| Jan 2009 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,602 | chT-ISR 0809 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 24 | 13 | 2,442 |
| 1st Alushta Autumn | 2002 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,455 |
| Wch Blitz 1st | 2006 | 15 | 3.5 | 2,439 |
| Wch U20 | 2005 | 13 | 7 | 2,426 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2004 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1999 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Olomouc Valoz Cup | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,475 |
| Tel Aviv | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaby Livshits's chess games?
320 games by Gaby Livshits, from Apr 2003 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 Gaby Livshits has played.
What does Gaby Livshits play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Gaby Livshits opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaby Livshits answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gaby Livshits play as White?
As White, Gaby Livshits's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 61.5% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaby Livshits play as Black?
As Black, Gaby Livshits most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Gaby Livshits's FIDE rating?
Gaby Livshits is currently rated 2,442 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,394 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Gaby Livshits played?
Our database contains 320 games by Gaby Livshits, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 97 draws, 104 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaby Livshits?
320 games by Gaby Livshits 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.