Prepare against Or Bronstein
IM · Israel · World #434 classical · FIDE ID 2815770
When preparing against Or Bronstein, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 723 games by Or Bronstein, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Or Bronstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Or Bronstein 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 | 2,524 | 2,524 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,396 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,417 | 2,430 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 337 | 198 | 188 | 46.6% |
| As White | 367 | 185 | 93 | 89 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 356 | 152 | 105 | 99 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Or Bronstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Or Bronstein's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 67.6% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 63 | 17.2% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 8.7% | 67.2% |
| c4 | 24 | 6.5% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bronstein usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 81.4% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 15 | 9.0% | 53.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 8.4% | 53.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 87.2% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 8.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Or Bronstein's chess games
All 723 games by Or Bronstein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 337 wins, 198 draws, 188 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 21/9/13 | 48.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 18/7/8 | 54.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 14/11/6 | 45.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 27/18/15 | 45.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D33 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,671 | Netanya Open | E16 |
| Apr 2019 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,669 | Karlsruhe Grenke Open | A40 |
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,621 | Belgrade Serbia Open | A50 |
| Apr 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | D78 |
| Apr 2023 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 86 | 48.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 59 | 39.5 | 2,537 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,374 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 9 | 2,498 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 1,911 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,563 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Or Bronstein's chess games?
723 games by Or Bronstein, from Jul 2013 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 Or Bronstein has played.
What does Or Bronstein play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Or Bronstein opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Or Bronstein answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Or Bronstein play as White?
As White, Or Bronstein's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 48.8% win rate); Catalan (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Or Bronstein play as Black?
As Black, Or Bronstein most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 356 games.
What is Or Bronstein's FIDE rating?
Or Bronstein is currently rated 2,524 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,417 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,524 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Or Bronstein played?
Our database contains 723 games by Or Bronstein, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 337 wins, 198 draws, 188 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Or Bronstein?
723 games by Or Bronstein 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.