Prepare against Ido Ben Artzi
IM · Israel · World #2,493 classical · FIDE ID 2810913
When preparing against Ido Ben Artzi, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 27.0% over 37 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Ido Ben Artzi, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ido Ben Artzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ido Ben Artzi 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 | 2,359 | 2,424 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,319 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,354 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 298 | 123 | 302 | 41.2% |
| As White | 361 | 161 | 64 | 136 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 362 | 137 | 59 | 166 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ido Ben Artzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ido Ben Artzi's side.
First moves as White (361 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 310 | 85.9% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 45 | 12.5% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Artzi usually continues c4 (49.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Artzi usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Artzi usually continues c4 (35.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Artzi usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Artzi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Artzi usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 57.9% | 46.5% |
| d6 | 44 | 25.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.8% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 80.3% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 10.3% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Ido Ben Artzi's chess games
All 723 games by Ido Ben Artzi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 298 wins, 123 draws, 302 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 64 | 20/19/25 | 31.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 40 | 20/4/16 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 14/0/20 | 41.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 18/4/10 | 56.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/7/8 | 51.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 47 | 18/8/21 | 38.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 10/9/18 | 27.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Nihal Sarin | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | A28 |
| Dec 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,690 | Titled Tue | E52 |
| Feb 2013 | Alexander Zubov | 2,614 | Tel Aviv TA | D29 |
| Jul 2017 | Yannick Gozzoli | 2,594 | 35th Andorra Open | E81 |
| Feb 2016 | Evgeny E. Vorobiov | 2,571 | 32nd Cappelle Open | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 265 | 135 | 2,308 |
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 31 | 16 | 2,335 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| Wch U16 | 2010 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| Wch Rapid | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ido Ben Artzi's chess games?
723 games by Ido Ben Artzi, from Jul 2007 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 Ido Ben Artzi has played.
What does Ido Ben Artzi play on the first move as White?
Across 361 games with White in our database, Ido Ben Artzi opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ido Ben Artzi answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ido Ben Artzi play as White?
As White, Ido Ben Artzi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (64 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 361 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ido Ben Artzi play as Black?
As Black, Ido Ben Artzi most often plays: Pirc Defense (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 362 games.
What is Ido Ben Artzi's FIDE rating?
Ido Ben Artzi is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Ido Ben Artzi played?
Our database contains 723 games by Ido Ben Artzi, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 123 draws, 302 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ido Ben Artzi?
723 games by Ido Ben Artzi 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.