Prepare against Ido Sobel
Israel · World #49,012 classical · FIDE ID 2816970
Our database contains 34 games by Ido Sobel, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ido Sobel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ido Sobel 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 | 1,897 | 1,911 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 35.3% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ido Sobel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ido Sobel's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sobel usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sobel usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sobel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Ido Sobel's chess games
All 34 games by Ido Sobel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,393 | Jerusalem Israel Open | B15 |
| Dec 2019 | Abir Har-Even | 2,104 | Jerusalem Israel Open | A07 |
| Jun 2019 | Yegor Stolyarsky | 2,007 | Netanya Open | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Jihad Zoabi | 1,815 | Netanya Open | B23 |
| Mar 2023 | Avner Shapira | 1,814 | Ramat Gan Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| Ramat Gan Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,819 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,788 |
| chT-ISR U18 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,856 |
| Ramat Gan Rosh Hashanah Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ido Sobel's chess games?
34 games by Ido Sobel, from Nov 2014 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 Ido Sobel has played.
What does Ido Sobel play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ido Sobel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ido Sobel answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ido Sobel play as White?
As White, Ido Sobel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ido Sobel play as Black?
As Black, Ido Sobel most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ido Sobel's FIDE rating?
Ido Sobel is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,911 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ido Sobel played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ido Sobel, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ido Sobel?
34 games by Ido Sobel 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.