Prepare against Ofir Aharon
FM · Israel · World #6,318 classical · FIDE ID 2800683
Our database contains 278 games by Ofir Aharon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ofir Aharon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ofir Aharon 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 | 2,239 | 2,367 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,294 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,317 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 83 | 76 | 119 | 29.9% |
| As White | 142 | 46 | 40 | 56 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 136 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ofir Aharon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ofir Aharon's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 96.5% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Aharon usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Aharon usually continues Nf3 (38.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Aharon usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (67% of these games) — Aharon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Aharon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 68.3% | 41.5% |
| d6 | 18 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 92.3% | 34.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Ofir Aharon's chess games
All 278 games by Ofir Aharon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 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: 83 wins, 76 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 4/8/11 | 17.4% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Nikolai Kabanov | 2,502 | 13th EU-ch | B15 |
| Jul 2016 | Ori Kobo | 2,497 | Kiryat Ono Summer Open | B72 |
| Feb 2014 | Gil Popilski | 2,492 | 12th Gibraltar Masters | D80 |
| Apr 2014 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,489 | Skopje Karposh Open | B19 |
| Dec 2010 | Yaacov Zilberman | 2,481 | Haifa Channukah | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 35 | 11.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,383 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ofir Aharon's chess games?
278 games by Ofir Aharon, from Apr 2007 to Jul 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 Ofir Aharon has played.
What does Ofir Aharon play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Ofir Aharon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ofir Aharon answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ofir Aharon play as White?
As White, Ofir Aharon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ofir Aharon play as Black?
As Black, Ofir Aharon most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Ofir Aharon's FIDE rating?
Ofir Aharon is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Ofir Aharon played?
Our database contains 278 games by Ofir Aharon, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 76 draws, 119 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ofir Aharon?
278 games by Ofir Aharon 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.