Prepare against Ohad Kraus
Israel · World #4,178 classical · FIDE ID 2811812
Our database contains 65 games by Ohad Kraus, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ohad Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ohad Kraus 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 | 2,298 | 2,364 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,318 | 2,331 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,312 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 16 | 24 | 38.5% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ohad Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ohad Kraus's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 90.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (43.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kraus usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Ohad Kraus's chess games
All 65 games by Ohad Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 25 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,673 | 16th ch-EU | E60 |
| Mar 2021 | Ilia Smirin | 2,614 | 40th ch-ISR | B90 |
| Mar 2015 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,605 | 16th ch-EU | E90 |
| Mar 2015 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,559 | 16th ch-EU | D83 |
| Mar 2021 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,472 | 40th ch-ISR | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,198 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,552 |
| Petah Tikva Autumn 1 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 40th ch-ISR | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,361 |
| ch-ISR | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-ISR | 2021 | 6 | 0 | 1,968 |
| 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ohad Kraus's chess games?
65 games by Ohad Kraus, from May 2010 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 Ohad Kraus has played.
What does Ohad Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Ohad Kraus opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ohad Kraus answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ohad Kraus play as White?
As White, Ohad Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ohad Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Ohad Kraus most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ohad Kraus's FIDE rating?
Ohad Kraus is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,318 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Ohad Kraus played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ohad Kraus, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ohad Kraus?
65 games by Ohad Kraus 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.