Prepare against Kiril Katz

Israel · World #19,450 classical · FIDE ID 2821400

When preparing against Kiril Katz, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).

Our database contains 71 games by Kiril Katz, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kiril Katz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kiril Katz 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kiril Katz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kiril Katz's side.

First moves as White (36 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
  • …c5 (46% of these games) — Katz usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Katz usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Katz usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Katz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)

Kiril Katz's chess games

All 71 games by Kiril Katz in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Kiril Katz's chess games?

71 games by Kiril Katz, from Nov 2015 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 Kiril Katz has played.

What does Kiril Katz play on the first move as White?

Across 36 games with White in our database, Kiril Katz opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kiril Katz answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).

What openings does Kiril Katz play as White?

As White, Kiril Katz's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Kiril Katz play as Black?

As Black, Kiril Katz most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.

What is Kiril Katz's FIDE rating?

Kiril Katz is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Mar 2025).

How many games has Kiril Katz played?

Our database contains 71 games by Kiril Katz, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Kiril Katz?

71 games by Kiril Katz 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.

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