Prepare against Noam Sason
FM · Israel · World #2,317 classical · FIDE ID 371282346
When preparing against Noam Sason, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 42.2% over 45 games.
Our database contains 398 games by Noam Sason, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Noam Sason's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noam Sason 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 | 2,368 | 2,404 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,161 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,128 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 170 | 47 | 181 | 42.7% |
| As White | 201 | 87 | 24 | 90 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 197 | 83 | 23 | 91 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noam Sason's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noam Sason's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 43.3% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 27.9% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 39 | 19.4% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 9.5% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Sason usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sason usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sason usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sason usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Sason usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Sason usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 77.0% | 46.8% |
| g6 | 23 | 23.0% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Noam Sason's chess games
All 398 games by Noam Sason in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - Sep 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: 170 wins, 47 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 27 | 13/0/14 | 48.1% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 19/2/24 | 42.2% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/2/15 | 46.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,675 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,597 | 27th Sants Open 2026 | B72 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,590 | Titled Tue | E68 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B08 |
| Apr 2026 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,551 | Titled Tuesday | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 153 | 76 | 2,258 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,164 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,254 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,235 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,098 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,494 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noam Sason's chess games?
398 games by Noam Sason, from May 2021 to Sep 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 Noam Sason has played.
What does Noam Sason play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Noam Sason opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.g3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noam Sason answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Noam Sason play as White?
As White, Noam Sason's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (27 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noam Sason play as Black?
As Black, Noam Sason most often plays: Modern Defense (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Noam Sason's FIDE rating?
Noam Sason is currently rated 2,368 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (May 2026).
How many games has Noam Sason played?
Our database contains 398 games by Noam Sason, covering May 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 47 draws, 181 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noam Sason?
398 games by Noam Sason 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.