Prepare against Israel Caspi
GM · Israel · World #940 classical · FIDE ID 2807394
Our database contains 993 games by Israel Caspi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Israel Caspi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Israel Caspi 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 | 2,457 | 2,510 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,328 | 2,512 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,409 | 2,533 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 993 | 474 | 202 | 317 | 47.7% |
| As White | 503 | 262 | 87 | 154 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 490 | 212 | 115 | 163 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Israel Caspi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Israel Caspi's side.
First moves as White (503 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 414 | 82.3% | 61.2% |
| d4 | 85 | 16.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 61.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Caspi usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Caspi usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Caspi usually continues d4 (66.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Caspi usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Caspi usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Caspi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 46.7% | 62.4% |
| e5 | 70 | 31.1% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 39 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 53.2% | 48.5% |
| f5 | 75 | 39.9% | 66.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Israel Caspi's chess games
All 993 games by Israel Caspi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 474 wins, 202 draws, 317 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 70 | 39/7/24 | 55.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 20/8/10 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 18/7/13 | 47.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 22/3/9 | 64.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 29 | 16/9/4 | 55.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 100 | 51/20/29 | 51.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 88 | 44/23/21 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,697 | Titled Tue Early | E49 |
| Jun 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jul 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Jun 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,641 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 430 | 261.5 | 2,404 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 72 | 43.5 | 2,496 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 12 | 2,405 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 13 | 8 | 2,376 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,389 |
| 2nd Eforie Nord Open | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,493 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Israel Caspi's chess games?
993 games by Israel Caspi, from Apr 2003 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 Israel Caspi has played.
What does Israel Caspi play on the first move as White?
Across 503 games with White in our database, Israel Caspi opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Israel Caspi answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Israel Caspi play as White?
As White, Israel Caspi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (70 games, 55.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 503 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Israel Caspi play as Black?
As Black, Israel Caspi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (100 games, 51.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (88 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 490 games.
What is Israel Caspi's FIDE rating?
Israel Caspi is currently rated 2,457 in classical chess, 2,328 in rapid and 2,409 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,510 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Israel Caspi played?
Our database contains 993 games by Israel Caspi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 474 wins, 202 draws, 317 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Israel Caspi?
993 games by Israel Caspi 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.