Prepare against Ori Kobo
GM · Israel · World #750 classical · FIDE ID 2812320
Our database contains 1,817 games by Ori Kobo, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ori Kobo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ori Kobo 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 | 2,479 | 2,559 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,438 | 2,505 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,475 | 2,478 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,817 | 866 | 446 | 505 | 47.7% |
| As White | 917 | 478 | 236 | 203 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 900 | 388 | 210 | 302 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ori Kobo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ori Kobo's side.
First moves as White (917 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 333 | 36.3% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 248 | 27.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 230 | 25.1% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 80 | 8.7% | 66.3% |
| b3 | 11 | 1.2% | 63.6% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Kobo usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Kobo usually continues c4 (61.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Kobo usually continues Bf4 (77.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kobo usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kobo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kobo usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (408 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 136 | 33.3% | 59.2% |
| g6 | 109 | 26.7% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 91 | 22.3% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 61 | 15.0% | 55.7% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 223 | 71.2% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 32 | 10.2% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 31 | 9.9% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 4.2% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Ori Kobo's chess games
All 1,817 games by Ori Kobo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 866 wins, 446 draws, 505 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 78 | 47/20/11 | 60.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 61 | 32/14/15 | 52.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 59 | 25/18/16 | 42.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 54 | 22/20/12 | 40.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 21/5/10 | 58.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 28 | 14/10/4 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 132 | 64/22/46 | 48.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 74 | 32/15/27 | 43.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 55 | 21/15/19 | 38.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 45 | 20/9/16 | 44.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 6/14/11 | 19.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,778 | Titled Tue | D32 |
| Jan 2017 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,752 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C13 |
| Feb 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | Titled Tue | E27 |
| May 2022 | Samuel Sevian | 2,703 | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 756 | 477 | 2,468 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 64 | 44.5 | 2,519 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,445 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,547 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,451 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,491 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,477 |
| Dov Porat Rapid A | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,470 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Paravyan (12 games) · Maksim Chigaev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ori Kobo's chess games?
1,817 games by Ori Kobo, from Nov 2010 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 Ori Kobo has played.
What does Ori Kobo play on the first move as White?
Across 917 games with White in our database, Ori Kobo opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ori Kobo answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ori Kobo play as White?
As White, Ori Kobo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (78 games, 60.3% win rate); Réti Opening (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (59 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 917 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ori Kobo play as Black?
As Black, Ori Kobo most often plays: Modern Defense (132 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian (74 games, 43.2% win rate); Indian Defense (55 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 900 games.
What is Ori Kobo's FIDE rating?
Ori Kobo is currently rated 2,479 in classical chess, 2,438 in rapid and 2,475 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,559 (May 2023).
How many games has Ori Kobo played?
Our database contains 1,817 games by Ori Kobo, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 866 wins, 446 draws, 505 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ori Kobo?
1,817 games by Ori Kobo 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.