Prepare against Noga Orian

WIM · Israel · World #3,868 classical · FIDE ID 2836475

When preparing against Noga Orian, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 27.3% over 44 games.

Our database contains 298 games by Noga Orian, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Noga Orian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noga Orian 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noga Orian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noga Orian's side.

First moves as White (151 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 52.2% score
  • …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Orian usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
  • …d5 (33% of these games) — Orian usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
  • …d6 (4% of these games) — Orian usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
• 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 57.1% score
  • …c5 (29% of these games) — Orian usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
  • …g6 (14% of these games) — Orian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (14% of these games) — Orian usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)

Noga Orian's chess games

All 298 games by Noga Orian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 113 wins, 74 draws, 111 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Noga Orian's chess games?

298 games by Noga Orian, from Apr 2017 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 Noga Orian has played.

What does Noga Orian play on the first move as White?

Across 151 games with White in our database, Noga Orian opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noga Orian answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).

What openings does Noga Orian play as White?

As White, Noga Orian's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (44 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Noga Orian play as Black?

As Black, Noga Orian most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.

What is Noga Orian's FIDE rating?

Noga Orian is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Noga Orian played?

Our database contains 298 games by Noga Orian, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 74 draws, 111 losses (37.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Noga Orian?

298 games by Noga Orian 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.

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