Prepare against Nadav Zemach
IM · Israel · World #1,565 classical · FIDE ID 2820927
Our database contains 205 games by Nadav Zemach, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nadav Zemach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadav Zemach 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 | 2,406 | 2,414 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,303 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,257 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 68 | 79 | 58 | 33.2% |
| As White | 101 | 39 | 36 | 26 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 29 | 43 | 32 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadav Zemach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadav Zemach's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 99.0% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Zemach usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Zemach usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zemach usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Zemach usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 90.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.4% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 78.1% | 52.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
Nadav Zemach's chess games
All 205 games by Nadav Zemach in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 68 wins, 79 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,616 | 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E73 |
| Oct 2024 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,575 | 39th ECC Open | E41 |
| Oct 2022 | Mahammad Muradli | 2,550 | 59th Wch U20 | A62 |
| May 2023 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,470 | Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | C88 |
| Sep 2024 | Yannay Ben Ari | 2,454 | Jerusalem Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 17 | 6 | 2,310 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,169 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,441 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,404 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,497 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,905 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,364 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadav Zemach's chess games?
205 games by Nadav Zemach, from Nov 2015 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 Nadav Zemach has played.
What does Nadav Zemach play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Nadav Zemach opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadav Zemach answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Nadav Zemach play as White?
As White, Nadav Zemach's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadav Zemach play as Black?
As Black, Nadav Zemach most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Nadav Zemach's FIDE rating?
Nadav Zemach is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Nadav Zemach played?
Our database contains 205 games by Nadav Zemach, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 79 draws, 58 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadav Zemach?
205 games by Nadav Zemach 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.