Prepare against Gad Rechlis
GM · Israel · World #1,041 classical · FIDE ID 2800047
When preparing against Gad Rechlis, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 598 games by Gad Rechlis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gad Rechlis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gad Rechlis 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 | 2,448 | 2,541 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,468 | 2,543 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,501 | 2,526 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 227 | 187 | 184 | 38.0% |
| As White | 295 | 126 | 93 | 76 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 303 | 101 | 94 | 108 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gad Rechlis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gad Rechlis's side.
First moves as White (295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 39.0% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 66 | 22.4% | 65.9% |
| Nf3 | 59 | 20.0% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 52 | 17.6% | 59.6% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues d4 (76.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 65.9% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rechlis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 81.1% | 54.9% |
| d6 | 13 | 10.2% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 5.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 79.9% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.2% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.5% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
Gad Rechlis's chess games
All 598 games by Gad Rechlis 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: 227 wins, 187 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/0/12 | 36.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/11/10 | 44.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,725 | Wch Blitz | C19 |
| Dec 2018 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,705 | Wch Blitz | C95 |
| Feb 2000 | Vadim Milov | 2,653 | chT-FRA 9900 | B43 |
| Mar 2003 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,651 | chT-ISR | B51 |
| Feb 2012 | Michael Roiz | 2,651 | chT-ISR 1112 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 92 | 41.5 | 2,479 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 38 | 23 | 2,529 |
| Beersheba | 1988 | 26 | 14 | 2,531 |
| Wch U20 | 1987 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,462 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,456 |
| Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | 1996 | 18 | 10 | 2,583 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,535 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alon Greenfeld (10 games) · Ronen Lev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gad Rechlis's chess games?
598 games by Gad Rechlis, 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 Gad Rechlis has played.
What does Gad Rechlis play on the first move as White?
Across 295 games with White in our database, Gad Rechlis opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gad Rechlis answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gad Rechlis play as White?
As White, Gad Rechlis's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 29.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gad Rechlis play as Black?
As Black, Gad Rechlis most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 303 games.
What is Gad Rechlis's FIDE rating?
Gad Rechlis is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,468 in rapid and 2,501 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,541 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Gad Rechlis played?
Our database contains 598 games by Gad Rechlis, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 187 draws, 184 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gad Rechlis?
598 games by Gad Rechlis 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.