Prepare against Hanan Mordechai
FM · Israel · World #3,878 classical · FIDE ID 2804166
Our database contains 249 games by Hanan Mordechai, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hanan Mordechai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanan Mordechai 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 | 2,306 | 2,380 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,184 | 2,320 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,331 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 77 | 44 | 128 | 30.9% |
| As White | 128 | 47 | 24 | 57 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 121 | 30 | 20 | 71 | 24.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanan Mordechai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanan Mordechai's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 56.3% | 46.5% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 33.6% | 43.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 43.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues g3 (31.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Mordechai usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 91.2% | 41.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 80.6% | 29.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Hanan Mordechai's chess games
All 249 games by Hanan Mordechai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 77 wins, 44 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/0/11 | 35.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A09 |
| Dec 2024 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | E97 |
| Aug 2023 | Kirill Kozionov | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Jun 2024 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jun 2014 | Eylon Nakar | 2,442 | ch-ISR | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 129 | 44 | 2,249 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2,383 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Jerusalem Summer | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-EU U18 19th | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,314 |
| 18th EU-ch U16 | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanan Mordechai's chess games?
249 games by Hanan Mordechai, from Jan 2008 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 Hanan Mordechai has played.
What does Hanan Mordechai play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Hanan Mordechai opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanan Mordechai answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Hanan Mordechai play as White?
As White, Hanan Mordechai's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanan Mordechai play as Black?
As Black, Hanan Mordechai most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Hanan Mordechai's FIDE rating?
Hanan Mordechai is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,184 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Hanan Mordechai played?
Our database contains 249 games by Hanan Mordechai, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 44 draws, 128 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanan Mordechai?
249 games by Hanan Mordechai 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.