Prepare against Moshe Friedland
FM · Israel · World #5,553 classical · FIDE ID 2812843
Our database contains 140 games by Moshe Friedland, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Moshe Friedland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moshe Friedland 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 | 2,259 | 2,315 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,299 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,233 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 49 | 40 | 51 | 35.0% |
| As White | 68 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moshe Friedland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moshe Friedland's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 88.2% | 47.5% |
| a3 | 8 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Friedland usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.a3 — 12% of White games, 56.3% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Friedland usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Friedland usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 78.1% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Moshe Friedland's chess games
All 140 games by Moshe Friedland in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 49 wins, 40 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Feb 2019 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,519 | Petah Tikva IM | A11 |
| Nov 2023 | L M S T De Silva | 2,394 | Titled Tue Early | B19 |
| Sep 2017 | Guillaume Philippe | 2,368 | 27th ch-EU U18 | B93 |
| Apr 2020 | Ivan Mezentsev | 2,354 | Titled Tue | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,233 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur IM B | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,134 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| 28th Pardubice Czech Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Petah Tikva IM | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,395 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moshe Friedland's chess games?
140 games by Moshe Friedland, from Jun 2013 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 Moshe Friedland has played.
What does Moshe Friedland play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Moshe Friedland opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.a3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moshe Friedland answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Moshe Friedland play as White?
As White, Moshe Friedland's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moshe Friedland play as Black?
As Black, Moshe Friedland most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Moshe Friedland's FIDE rating?
Moshe Friedland is currently rated 2,259 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (May 2019).
How many games has Moshe Friedland played?
Our database contains 140 games by Moshe Friedland, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 40 draws, 51 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moshe Friedland?
140 games by Moshe Friedland 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.