Prepare against Michael Oratovsky
GM · Israel · World #2,709 classical · FIDE ID 2802090
Our database contains 1,063 games by Michael Oratovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Oratovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Oratovsky 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 | 2,350 | 2,587 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,496 | 2,552 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,504 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,063 | 407 | 453 | 203 | 38.3% |
| As White | 536 | 230 | 225 | 81 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 527 | 177 | 228 | 122 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Oratovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Oratovsky's side.
First moves as White (536 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 503 | 93.8% | 64.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 3.2% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.5% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues d4 (62.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Oratovsky usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 66.1% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 75 | 31.0% | 54.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.9% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 140 | 70.7% | 57.5% |
| Nf6 | 40 | 20.2% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 8.6% | 41.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Michael Oratovsky's chess games
All 1,063 games by Michael Oratovsky 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: 407 wins, 453 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 83 | 38/32/13 | 45.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 33/28/16 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 48 | 19/20/9 | 39.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 46 | 18/22/6 | 39.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 35 | 20/11/4 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 6/10/1 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 117 | 50/36/31 | 42.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 63 | 17/27/19 | 27.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 51 | 7/28/16 | 13.7% |
| E94 | Rat Defense | 48 | 18/20/10 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 27 | 12/12/3 | 44.4% |
| E94 | Réti Opening | 27 | 7/12/8 | 25.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 1/15/4 | 5.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,659 | 19th Villarrobledo Open | E95 |
| Sep 2001 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,629 | 9th Albacete Open | B42 |
| Nov 1998 | Evgeny Pigusov | 2,605 | Corsica Open | A11 |
| Jan 1998 | Roman Slobodjan | 2,575 | 1st Pyramiden Franken Cup | C41 |
| Sep 2018 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,565 | Dov Porath Memorial | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 87 | 44 | 2,434 |
| chT-POR | 2022 | 36 | 20.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-ISR | 1996 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,486 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2019 | 26 | 8 | 2,168 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 23 | 13 | 2,487 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,422 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,443 |
| 33rd Wch U20 | 1994 | 13 | 8 | 2,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Oratovsky's chess games?
1,063 games by Michael Oratovsky, 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 Michael Oratovsky has played.
What does Michael Oratovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 536 games with White in our database, Michael Oratovsky opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Oratovsky answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Michael Oratovsky play as White?
As White, Michael Oratovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (83 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (77 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (48 games, 39.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 536 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Oratovsky play as Black?
As Black, Michael Oratovsky most often plays: Sicilian (117 games, 42.7% win rate); Indian Defense (63 games, 27.0% win rate); Philidor (51 games, 13.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 527 games.
What is Michael Oratovsky's FIDE rating?
Michael Oratovsky is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,496 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Michael Oratovsky played?
Our database contains 1,063 games by Michael Oratovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 407 wins, 453 draws, 203 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Oratovsky?
1,063 games by Michael Oratovsky 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.