Prepare against Noam Sason
FM · Israel · World #2,308 classical · FIDE ID 371282346
Our database contains 361 games by Noam Sason, covering May 2021 to Aug 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 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,128 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 153 | 44 | 164 | 42.4% |
| As White | 184 | 81 | 23 | 80 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 177 | 72 | 21 | 84 | 40.7% |
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 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 29.9% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 24 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 19 | 10.3% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sason usually continues Nf3 (52.9% 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 — 30% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sason usually continues g3 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (42% 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 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 82.4% | 46.0% |
| g6 | 16 | 17.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 69.8% | 47.3% |
| g6 | 12 | 22.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
Noam Sason's chess games
All 361 games by Noam Sason in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 153 wins, 44 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 36 | 16/6/14 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| 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% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| 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 | 32 | 12/2/18 | 37.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/2/15 | 46.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 2,675 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A07 |
| Mar 2026 | Pa Iniyan | 2,590 | Titled Tue | E68 |
| Apr 2026 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,551 | Titled Tuesday | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Robert Kempinski | 2,527 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D77 |
| Apr 2026 | Artur Davtyan | 2,510 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 131 | 65 | 2,271 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,254 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 4 | 2,164 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,098 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,494 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,917 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noam Sason's chess games?
361 games by Noam Sason, from May 2021 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 Noam Sason has played.
What does Noam Sason play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Noam Sason opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noam Sason answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (8% 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 (15 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 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 (32 games, 37.5% 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 177 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 361 games by Noam Sason, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 44 draws, 164 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noam Sason?
361 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.