Prepare against Moshe Katzir
CM · Israel · World #14,543 classical · FIDE ID 2802260
Our database contains 359 games by Moshe Katzir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moshe Katzir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moshe Katzir 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 | 2,110 | 2,291 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,216 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,210 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 128 | 47 | 184 | 35.7% |
| As White | 188 | 75 | 24 | 89 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 171 | 53 | 23 | 95 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moshe Katzir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moshe Katzir's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 91.0% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 17 | 9.0% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Katzir usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Katzir usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Katzir usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Katzir usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Katzir usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (6% of these games) — Katzir usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 88.0% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 95.8% | 32.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Moshe Katzir's chess games
All 359 games by Moshe Katzir 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: 128 wins, 47 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 11/4/15 | 36.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 6/4/13 | 26.1% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 22 | 8/1/13 | 36.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/5/20 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 31 | 8/3/20 | 25.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | William Hernandez Gonzalez | 2,481 | Titled Tue | B52 |
| Apr 2013 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,434 | ch-ISR | B42 |
| Jul 2021 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,422 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Feb 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,419 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Apr 2021 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,418 | Titled Tue | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 211 | 81 | 2,136 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Budapest FS04 IM-A | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,299 |
| Kecskemet Caissa | 2006 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,448 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| 15th Berlin Lichtenrade Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,227 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moshe Katzir's chess games?
359 games by Moshe Katzir, 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 Katzir has played.
What does Moshe Katzir play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Moshe Katzir opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moshe Katzir answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Moshe Katzir play as White?
As White, Moshe Katzir's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moshe Katzir play as Black?
As Black, Moshe Katzir most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Moshe Katzir's FIDE rating?
Moshe Katzir is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Moshe Katzir played?
Our database contains 359 games by Moshe Katzir, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 47 draws, 184 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moshe Katzir?
359 games by Moshe Katzir 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.