Prepare against Ofer Kinberg
Israel · World #23,840 classical · FIDE ID 2805766
When preparing against Ofer Kinberg, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%).
Our database contains 74 games by Ofer Kinberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ofer Kinberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ofer Kinberg 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 | 2,027 | 2,134 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 2,051 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,051 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 21 | 13 | 40 | 28.4% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 5 | 19 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ofer Kinberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ofer Kinberg's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 23.5% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kinberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 94.4% | 29.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
Ofer Kinberg's chess games
All 74 games by Ofer Kinberg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Michael Lurie | 2,337 | Herzliya Open | B27 |
| Jan 2024 | Ohad Kraus | 2,325 | ch-ISR Open | A13 |
| Sep 2026 | Qixiang Han | 2,261 | SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-A | C45 |
| Jul 2009 | Frank Karger | 2,253 | Dortmund Open | B23 |
| Jun 2019 | Shaked Tifferet | 2,249 | Netanya Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | IM-A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| Dortmund Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,235 |
| 30th Hotel Adriatico | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,087 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,109 |
| Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,919 |
| TCh-ISR Bottom Play-off | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ofer Kinberg's chess games?
74 games by Ofer Kinberg, from Apr 2003 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 Ofer Kinberg has played.
What does Ofer Kinberg play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ofer Kinberg opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ofer Kinberg answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Ofer Kinberg play as White?
As White, Ofer Kinberg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ofer Kinberg play as Black?
As Black, Ofer Kinberg most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ofer Kinberg's FIDE rating?
Ofer Kinberg is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ofer Kinberg played?
Our database contains 74 games by Ofer Kinberg, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ofer Kinberg?
74 games by Ofer Kinberg 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.