Prepare against Gil Popilski
GM · Israel · World #2,147 classical · FIDE ID 2809060
Our database contains 1,210 games by Gil Popilski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gil Popilski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gil Popilski 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 | 2,375 | 2,572 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,535 | 2,557 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,537 | 2,573 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,210 | 530 | 343 | 337 | 43.8% |
| As White | 604 | 288 | 164 | 152 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 606 | 242 | 179 | 185 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gil Popilski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gil Popilski's side.
First moves as White (604 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 373 | 61.8% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 158 | 26.2% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 5.5% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 2.8% | 79.4% |
| f4 | 11 | 1.8% | 63.6% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Popilski usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Popilski usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Popilski usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Popilski usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Popilski usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Popilski usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 169 | 63.5% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 54 | 20.3% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 20 | 7.5% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 190 | 83.0% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 19 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.9% | 77.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Gil Popilski's chess games
All 1,210 games by Gil Popilski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 530 wins, 343 draws, 337 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 55 | 26/15/14 | 47.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 47 | 18/12/17 | 38.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 8/10/7 | 32.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 54 | 18/13/23 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 23/15/15 | 43.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 50 | 24/14/12 | 48.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 46 | 14/16/16 | 30.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 2/14/8 | 8.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| A64 | Catalan | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,714 | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss | C42 |
| Dec 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Nov 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Late | B14 |
| Jul 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,698 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Jul 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,694 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 384 | 219 | 2,413 |
| Dallas UT Fall Open | 2018 | 27 | 18 | 2,593 |
| Wch U14 | 2007 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2011 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 2,450 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,589 |
| IND-ISR Match | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,496 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gil Popilski's chess games?
1,210 games by Gil Popilski, from Jan 2005 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 Gil Popilski has played.
What does Gil Popilski play on the first move as White?
Across 604 games with White in our database, Gil Popilski opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gil Popilski answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Gil Popilski play as White?
As White, Gil Popilski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Slav Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 604 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gil Popilski play as Black?
As Black, Gil Popilski most often plays: Indian Defense (54 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 43.4% win rate); Sicilian (50 games, 48.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 606 games.
What is Gil Popilski's FIDE rating?
Gil Popilski is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,535 in rapid and 2,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,572 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Gil Popilski played?
Our database contains 1,210 games by Gil Popilski, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 530 wins, 343 draws, 337 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gil Popilski?
1,210 games by Gil Popilski 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.