Prepare against Or Cohen
FM · Israel · World #10,494 classical · FIDE ID 2806010
When preparing against Or Cohen, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 59 games by Or Cohen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Or Cohen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Or Cohen 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 | 2,162 | 2,360 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,333 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 32.2% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Or Cohen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Or Cohen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 73.5% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cohen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cohen usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Cohen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cohen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cohen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Cohen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Or Cohen's chess games
All 59 games by Or Cohen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Vladimir Eljanov | 2,419 | Tel Aviv After Holidays IM | B40 |
| Mar 2009 | Bragi Thorfinnsson | 2,383 | Reykjavik Open | A37 |
| Apr 2007 | Ido Porat | 2,348 | Givataim Elitzur Winter | D07 |
| Sep 2008 | Michael Lurie | 2,337 | Herzliya Open | A06 |
| Apr 2007 | David Kudischewitsch | 2,336 | chT-ISR | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Givataim Elitzur Winter | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| Petah Tikva Febr | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,445 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| Tel Aviv After Holidays IM | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
| chT-ISR | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| chT-ISR 08 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,315 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Or Cohen's chess games?
59 games by Or Cohen, from Apr 2003 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 Or Cohen has played.
What does Or Cohen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Or Cohen opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Or Cohen answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Or Cohen play as White?
As White, Or Cohen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Or Cohen play as Black?
As Black, Or Cohen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Or Cohen's FIDE rating?
Or Cohen is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (May 2013).
How many games has Or Cohen played?
Our database contains 59 games by Or Cohen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Or Cohen?
59 games by Or Cohen 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.