Prepare against Ilay Meirovich
Israel · World #5,663 classical · FIDE ID 2841649
Our database contains 72 games by Ilay Meirovich, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilay Meirovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilay Meirovich 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 | 2,256 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,226 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,195 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 17 | 26 | 29 | 23.6% |
| As White | 36 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilay Meirovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilay Meirovich's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Meirovich usually continues c4 (36.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Meirovich usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Meirovich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Meirovich usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Meirovich usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Ilay Meirovich's chess games
All 72 games by Ilay Meirovich in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Endre Csiki | 2,339 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B47 |
| Jan 2025 | Yonathan Uritsky | 2,339 | ch-ISR 2024 | B40 |
| Jan 2025 | Roy Vagman | 2,254 | ch-ISR 2024 | B48 |
| Aug 2026 | Uri Shefer | 2,183 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | E15 |
| Apr 2024 | Eyal Dezent | 2,145 | ch-ISR U16 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-ISR 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,270 |
| Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,323 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,186 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,045 |
| Ramat Gan Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-ISR U16 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilay Meirovich's chess games?
72 games by Ilay Meirovich, from Sep 2019 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 Ilay Meirovich has played.
What does Ilay Meirovich play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Ilay Meirovich opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilay Meirovich answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ilay Meirovich play as White?
As White, Ilay Meirovich's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilay Meirovich play as Black?
As Black, Ilay Meirovich most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ilay Meirovich's FIDE rating?
Ilay Meirovich is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ilay Meirovich played?
Our database contains 72 games by Ilay Meirovich, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 26 draws, 29 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilay Meirovich?
72 games by Ilay Meirovich 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.