Prepare against Orel Ribstein
Israel · World #5,825 classical · FIDE ID 2826534
Our database contains 157 games by Orel Ribstein, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Orel Ribstein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orel Ribstein 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 | 2,252 | 2,265 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,181 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,063 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 64 | 25 | 68 | 40.8% |
| As White | 83 | 33 | 15 | 35 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 74 | 31 | 10 | 33 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orel Ribstein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orel Ribstein's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 83.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 8.4% | 35.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.4% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Ribstein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 70.8% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 22.9% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Orel Ribstein's chess games
All 157 games by Orel Ribstein in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jonas Barkhagen | 2,408 | 40th ECC Open | A44 |
| Oct 2025 | Bayarjavkhlan Delgerdalai | 2,376 | 40th ECC Open | B90 |
| Jan 2024 | K Eliagov | 2,291 | ch-ISR Open 2024 | E11 |
| Jan 2024 | Kafar Eliagov | 2,291 | ch-ISR Open | E16 |
| Jan 2026 | Noam Ostrovsky Berman | 2,284 | TCh-ISR GpA | B98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,356 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,356 |
| 35th Cracovia Open A | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| Rishon Lezion Winter IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,182 |
| 1st Sofia Spring | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orel Ribstein's chess games?
157 games by Orel Ribstein, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 Orel Ribstein has played.
What does Orel Ribstein play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Orel Ribstein opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orel Ribstein answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Orel Ribstein play as White?
As White, Orel Ribstein's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orel Ribstein play as Black?
As Black, Orel Ribstein most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Orel Ribstein's FIDE rating?
Orel Ribstein is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Orel Ribstein played?
Our database contains 157 games by Orel Ribstein, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 25 draws, 68 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orel Ribstein?
157 games by Orel Ribstein 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.