Prepare against Michal Lahav
WIM · Israel · World #9,483 classical · FIDE ID 2813742
Our database contains 555 games by Michal Lahav, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michal Lahav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Lahav 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 | 2,178 | 2,286 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,128 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,116 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 555 | 200 | 107 | 248 | 36.0% |
| As White | 266 | 108 | 58 | 100 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 289 | 92 | 49 | 148 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Lahav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Lahav's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 75.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 10.9% | 43.1% |
| c4 | 15 | 5.6% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.5% | 45.8% |
| b3 | 10 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lahav usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lahav usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lahav usually continues d4 (47.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Lahav usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lahav usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lahav usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 104 | 76.5% | 41.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 10.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 3.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 80.0% | 38.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.0% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Michal Lahav's chess games
All 555 games by Michal Lahav in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 200 wins, 107 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 18/5/13 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 11/9/20 | 27.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 11/3/20 | 32.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Gad Rechlis | 2,490 | Jerusalem Israel Open | A49 |
| Feb 2019 | Gal Drnovsek | 2,421 | Graz Open A | B51 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Kaspi | 2,405 | 16th Arad Open | D23 |
| Jun 2020 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,403 | Titled Tue | C15 |
| Feb 2018 | Manfred Freitag | 2,382 | Graz Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 84 | 26.5 | 2,115 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,172 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2017 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-ISR w | 2018 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2,257 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 35th Wch U20 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,913 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Lahav's chess games?
555 games by Michal Lahav, from Nov 2011 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 Michal Lahav has played.
What does Michal Lahav play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Michal Lahav opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Lahav answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Michal Lahav play as White?
As White, Michal Lahav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Lahav play as Black?
As Black, Michal Lahav most often plays: Benoni Defense (40 games, 27.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 32.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Michal Lahav's FIDE rating?
Michal Lahav is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Michal Lahav played?
Our database contains 555 games by Michal Lahav, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 107 draws, 248 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Lahav?
555 games by Michal Lahav 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.