Prepare against Marsel Efroimski
IM · Israel · World #2,971 classical · FIDE ID 2810964
When preparing against Marsel Efroimski, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 18.5% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,033 games by Marsel Efroimski, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marsel Efroimski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marsel Efroimski 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 | 2,340 | 2,470 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,362 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,362 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,033 | 424 | 285 | 324 | 41.0% |
| As White | 536 | 236 | 149 | 151 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 497 | 188 | 136 | 173 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marsel Efroimski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marsel Efroimski's side.
First moves as White (536 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 520 | 97.0% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues Nf3 (59.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Efroimski usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (236 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 46.6% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 65 | 27.5% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 50 | 21.2% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.0% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 37.5% | 49.2% |
| Nf6 | 60 | 37.5% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 40 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
Marsel Efroimski's chess games
All 1,033 games by Marsel Efroimski in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 424 wins, 285 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 88 | 29/27/32 | 33.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 48 | 19/17/12 | 39.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 19/13/12 | 43.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/6/9 | 48.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B65 | Sicilian | 48 | 17/15/16 | 35.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/11/15 | 29.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 5/15/7 | 18.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,573 | Hasselbacken Open | B85 |
| Jul 2013 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,561 | 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | A08 |
| Dec 2021 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,550 | Wch Blitz w | C48 |
| Dec 2021 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,531 | Wch Blitz w | B51 |
| May 2021 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,529 | Kfar Sava GM | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,448 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2009 | 22 | 16 | 2,145 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 20 | 11 | 2,169 |
| ch-ISR w | 2022 | 18 | 14 | 2,230 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,438 |
| Shusha Blitz w | 2022 | 18 | 9 | 2,406 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 17 | 10 | 2,529 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marsel Efroimski's chess games?
1,033 games by Marsel Efroimski, from Jan 2007 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 Marsel Efroimski has played.
What does Marsel Efroimski play on the first move as White?
Across 536 games with White in our database, Marsel Efroimski opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marsel Efroimski answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marsel Efroimski play as White?
As White, Marsel Efroimski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 33.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (48 games, 39.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (44 games, 43.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 536 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marsel Efroimski play as Black?
As Black, Marsel Efroimski most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 35.4% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 18.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 497 games.
What is Marsel Efroimski's FIDE rating?
Marsel Efroimski is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Marsel Efroimski played?
Our database contains 1,033 games by Marsel Efroimski, covering Jan 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 424 wins, 285 draws, 324 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marsel Efroimski?
1,033 games by Marsel Efroimski 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.