Prepare against Gil Barak
CM · Israel · World #7,989 classical · FIDE ID 2812690
Our database contains 187 games by Gil Barak, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gil Barak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gil Barak 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 | 2,205 | 2,229 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,117 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,187 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 63 | 20 | 104 | 33.7% |
| As White | 93 | 27 | 13 | 53 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 36 | 7 | 51 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gil Barak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gil Barak's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 74.2% | 41.3% |
| d4 | 24 | 25.8% | 20.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Barak usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Barak usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Barak usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Barak usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Barak usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Barak usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 100.0% | 43.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Gil Barak's chess games
All 187 games by Gil Barak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 63 wins, 20 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Denis Kadric | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| May 2024 | Marko Nenezic | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | D26 |
| May 2024 | Denis Kovalev | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Mar 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,482 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2024 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 133 | 50.5 | 2,203 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,809 |
| 29th Pardubice Open Rapid | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-ISR 41st | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,149 |
| 18th Paleochora Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,352 |
| 29th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,178 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gil Barak's chess games?
187 games by Gil Barak, from Jan 2012 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 Gil Barak has played.
What does Gil Barak play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Gil Barak opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gil Barak answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gil Barak play as White?
As White, Gil Barak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gil Barak play as Black?
As Black, Gil Barak most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Gil Barak's FIDE rating?
Gil Barak is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Gil Barak played?
Our database contains 187 games by Gil Barak, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 20 draws, 104 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gil Barak?
187 games by Gil Barak 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.