Prepare against Guy Gov
Israel · World #5,947 classical · FIDE ID 2820200
When preparing against Guy Gov, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 169 games by Guy Gov, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Guy Gov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Gov 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 | 2,249 | 2,281 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,154 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,126 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 57 | 28 | 84 | 33.7% |
| As White | 89 | 31 | 17 | 41 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 26 | 11 | 43 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Gov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Gov's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 59.6% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 23 | 25.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 10.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Gov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gov usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Gov usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Gov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Gov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Gov usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 67.7% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 58.6% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Guy Gov's chess games
All 169 games by Guy Gov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 57 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,420 | Adeje Arona Open | D36 |
| Dec 2021 | Ido Gorshtein | 2,417 | ch-ISR Open | D32 |
| Mar 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,385 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,380 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Dec 2021 | Yuval Yaniv | 2,375 | ch-ISR Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 6 | 2,032 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,284 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,075 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,258 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,051 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Gov's chess games?
169 games by Guy Gov, from May 2015 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 Guy Gov has played.
What does Guy Gov play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Guy Gov opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Gov answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games).
What openings does Guy Gov play as White?
As White, Guy Gov's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Gov play as Black?
As Black, Guy Gov most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Guy Gov's FIDE rating?
Guy Gov is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Guy Gov played?
Our database contains 169 games by Guy Gov, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 28 draws, 84 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Gov?
169 games by Guy Gov 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.