Prepare against Ori Kochavi
IM · Israel · World #2,539 classical · FIDE ID 2816873
Our database contains 346 games by Ori Kochavi, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ori Kochavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ori Kochavi 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 | 2,357 | 2,430 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,353 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,387 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 125 | 111 | 110 | 36.1% |
| As White | 171 | 54 | 61 | 56 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 175 | 71 | 50 | 54 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ori Kochavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ori Kochavi's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 81.3% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 9.4% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 1.8% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues Nf3 (41.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues Nf3 (53.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kochavi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 78 | 81.3% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 12.5% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 89.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.9% | 60.0% |
Ori Kochavi's chess games
All 346 games by Ori Kochavi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 125 wins, 111 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 6/6/14 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Konstantin Tarlev | 2,588 | chT-ISR | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Daniel Fridman | 2,581 | Jerusalem Open Rapid | B10 |
| Feb 2023 | Evgeny Postny | 2,556 | chT-ISR | A62 |
| Jun 2022 | Semen Lomasov | 2,541 | Ramat Gan Shavuot Rapid | B12 |
| Sep 2024 | Ori Kobo | 2,525 | Jerusalem Open | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,321 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,452 |
| 24th ch-EUR Indiv | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,470 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,321 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ori Kochavi's chess games?
346 games by Ori Kochavi, from Oct 2013 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 Kochavi has played.
What does Ori Kochavi play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Ori Kochavi opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ori Kochavi answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ori Kochavi play as White?
As White, Ori Kochavi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ori Kochavi play as Black?
As Black, Ori Kochavi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Ori Kochavi's FIDE rating?
Ori Kochavi is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Ori Kochavi played?
Our database contains 346 games by Ori Kochavi, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 111 draws, 110 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ori Kochavi?
346 games by Ori Kochavi 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.