Prepare against Igor Golberg
Israel · World #7,571 classical · FIDE ID 2804670
Our database contains 47 games by Igor Golberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Golberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Golberg 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 | 2,213 | 2,222 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,205 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,184 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 38.3% |
| As White | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Golberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Golberg's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 77.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 77.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Golberg usually continues c4 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Golberg usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Golberg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Golberg usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Igor Golberg's chess games
All 47 games by Igor Golberg 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,402 | 13th Chigorin Memorial | A88 |
| Oct 2005 | Irina Zakurdjaeva | 2,307 | 13th Chigorin Memorial | B32 |
| Oct 2005 | Viktor Turkin | 2,298 | 13th Chigorin Memorial | A14 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Kobrin | 2,235 | ch-ISR U18 | E05 |
| Jan 1997 | Maxim Milavsky | 2,175 | ch-ISR U18 | A63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,147 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| 13th Chigorin Memorial | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,432 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,300 |
| 4th Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 2,131 |
| chT-ISR | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,118 |
| Jerusalem Open Rapid | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Golberg's chess games?
47 games by Igor Golberg, 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 Igor Golberg has played.
What does Igor Golberg play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Igor Golberg opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Golberg answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Igor Golberg play as White?
As White, Igor Golberg's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Golberg play as Black?
As Black, Igor Golberg most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Igor Golberg's FIDE rating?
Igor Golberg is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Igor Golberg played?
Our database contains 47 games by Igor Golberg, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Golberg?
47 games by Igor Golberg 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.