Prepare against Itay Sitbon
Israel · World #10,930 classical · FIDE ID 2820706
When preparing against Itay Sitbon, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 21.4% over 42 games.
Our database contains 801 games by Itay Sitbon, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Itay Sitbon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Itay Sitbon 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 | 2,156 | 2,243 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,124 | 2,124 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,178 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 801 | 320 | 98 | 383 | 40.0% |
| As White | 401 | 165 | 57 | 179 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 400 | 155 | 41 | 204 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Itay Sitbon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Itay Sitbon's side.
First moves as White (400 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 57.5% | 41.5% |
| e4 | 129 | 32.3% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 5.0% | 57.5% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 2.3% | 88.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.8% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 41.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues Nc3 (40.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues Nc3 (7.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues d4 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sitbon usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 64.4% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 30 | 16.9% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 21 | 11.9% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 74.4% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 20 | 16.0% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Itay Sitbon's chess games
All 801 games by Itay Sitbon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - Sep 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: 320 wins, 98 draws, 383 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 132 | 43/17/72 | 32.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 22/3/13 | 57.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 27 | 16/3/8 | 59.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 101 | 49/7/45 | 48.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 42 | 9/5/28 | 21.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 0/1/11 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,710 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | — |
| Jul 2026 | Daniil Dubov | 2,652 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B08 |
| Aug 2026 | Aryan Tari | 2,647 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | C40 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,635 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 420 | 196.5 | 2,251 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 34 | 2,249 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 73 | 32 | 2,239 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 35 | 15 | 2,212 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,113 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,327 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Itay Sitbon's chess games?
801 games by Itay Sitbon, from Oct 2015 to Sep 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 Itay Sitbon has played.
What does Itay Sitbon play on the first move as White?
Across 400 games with White in our database, Itay Sitbon opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Itay Sitbon answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Itay Sitbon play as White?
As White, Itay Sitbon's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (132 games, 32.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (27 games, 59.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 401 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Itay Sitbon play as Black?
As Black, Itay Sitbon most often plays: Elephant Gambit (101 games, 48.5% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 400 games.
What is Itay Sitbon's FIDE rating?
Itay Sitbon is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,124 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (May 2024).
How many games has Itay Sitbon played?
Our database contains 801 games by Itay Sitbon, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 320 wins, 98 draws, 383 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Itay Sitbon?
801 games by Itay Sitbon 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.