Prepare against Gregory Israel
France · World #30,708 classical · FIDE ID 616125
Our database contains 175 games by Gregory Israel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Israel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Israel 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 | 1,981 | 2,186 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,031 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,003 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 61 | 41 | 73 | 34.9% |
| As White | 97 | 36 | 23 | 38 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Israel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Israel's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 94.8% | 49.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Israel usually continues Bg5 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Israel usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Israel usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Israel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Israel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 60.5% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.4% | 64.3% |
| a6 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 37.5% |
| b5 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Gregory Israel's chess games
All 175 games by Gregory Israel 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: 61 wins, 41 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,303 | chT-BEL 0506 | A80 |
| Jan 2001 | Mario Mancini | 2,276 | ch-Ligue | D07 |
| Feb 2018 | Kevin Nguyen | 2,236 | chT-BEL 1718 | A45 |
| Jan 2006 | Axel Delorme | 2,219 | chT2B-FRA 0506 | D00 |
| Dec 2001 | Philippe Bezsilko | 2,217 | chT-BEL 0102 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| 2nd Espalion Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,326 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 2,036 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 7 | 4 | 2,082 |
| ch-Ligue | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| chT3-FRA Gr8 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Israel's chess games?
175 games by Gregory Israel, 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 Gregory Israel has played.
What does Gregory Israel play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Gregory Israel opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Israel answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...a6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...b5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Gregory Israel play as White?
As White, Gregory Israel's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Israel play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Israel most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Polish Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Gregory Israel's FIDE rating?
Gregory Israel is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gregory Israel played?
Our database contains 175 games by Gregory Israel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 41 draws, 73 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Israel?
175 games by Gregory Israel 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.