Prepare against Moshe Cnaan
Israel · World #56,010 classical · FIDE ID 2801132
Our database contains 47 games by Moshe Cnaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moshe Cnaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moshe Cnaan 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 | 1,870 | 2,176 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,066 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,037 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 14.9% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moshe Cnaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moshe Cnaan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 70.8% | 26.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 26.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cnaan usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Cnaan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Cnaan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cnaan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cnaan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Moshe Cnaan's chess games
All 47 games by Moshe Cnaan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1988 | Gideon Liss | 2,275 | ch-ISR 24th | B99 |
| Sep 2008 | Avraham Gutzeit | 2,150 | ch-ISR sf TLV | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR 24th | 1988 | 14 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| Netanya-11 Open | 1973 | 11 | 6 | – |
| ch-ISR sf TLV | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2,064 |
| Dov Porath Memorial | 1997 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,945 |
| chT-ISR | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,993 |
| Netanya-14 IM Group A | 1977 | 2 | 0 | 1,980 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moshe Cnaan's chess games?
47 games by Moshe Cnaan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Moshe Cnaan has played.
What does Moshe Cnaan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Moshe Cnaan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moshe Cnaan answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Moshe Cnaan play as White?
As White, Moshe Cnaan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moshe Cnaan play as Black?
As Black, Moshe Cnaan most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Moshe Cnaan's FIDE rating?
Moshe Cnaan is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Moshe Cnaan played?
Our database contains 47 games by Moshe Cnaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 31 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moshe Cnaan?
47 games by Moshe Cnaan 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.