Prepare against Dana Kochavi
FM · Israel · World #9,980 classical · FIDE ID 2837137
Our database contains 392 games by Dana Kochavi, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dana Kochavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dana Kochavi 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 | 2,170 | 2,362 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,069 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,121 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 392 | 140 | 73 | 179 | 35.7% |
| As White | 201 | 70 | 37 | 94 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 191 | 70 | 36 | 85 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dana Kochavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dana Kochavi's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 97.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues Nc3 (38.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 66 | 62.9% | 53.0% |
| c5 | 31 | 29.5% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 89.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Dana Kochavi's chess games
All 392 games by Dana Kochavi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 140 wins, 73 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 4/9/16 | 13.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | S Maze | 2,534 | Basel Christmas Open 2025 | B11 |
| Oct 2024 | David Gorodetzky | 2,497 | Dov Porat Rapid A | C10 |
| Nov 2024 | Pedro Antonio Gines Esteo | 2,492 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B11 |
| Nov 2024 | Arda Camlar | 2,445 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B28 |
| Apr 2026 | Emil Risteski | 2,416 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 31.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-ISR w | 2022 | 18 | 8 | 1,908 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 2,078 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 2,006 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,235 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dana Kochavi's chess games?
392 games by Dana Kochavi, from Nov 2017 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 Dana Kochavi has played.
What does Dana Kochavi play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Dana Kochavi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dana Kochavi answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dana Kochavi play as White?
As White, Dana Kochavi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 13.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dana Kochavi play as Black?
As Black, Dana Kochavi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Dana Kochavi's FIDE rating?
Dana Kochavi is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Dana Kochavi played?
Our database contains 392 games by Dana Kochavi, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 73 draws, 179 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dana Kochavi?
392 games by Dana Kochavi 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.