Prepare against Ori Yaniv
CM · Israel · World #6,447 classical · FIDE ID 2816300
Our database contains 223 games by Ori Yaniv, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ori Yaniv's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ori Yaniv 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 | 2,236 | 2,248 | Nov 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,081 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,058 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 75 | 32 | 116 | 33.6% |
| As White | 112 | 44 | 15 | 53 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 31 | 17 | 63 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ori Yaniv's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ori Yaniv's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 79.5% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yaniv usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 86.7% | 26.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
Ori Yaniv's chess games
All 223 games by Ori Yaniv in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 75 wins, 32 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Evgeny Alekseev | 2,564 | Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | B46 |
| Feb 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| May 2023 | Or Bronstein | 2,463 | Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | B46 |
| Dec 2024 | J Rubes | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergey Kasparov | 2,436 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 156 | 61.5 | 2,113 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| RADNICKICHESS IM Oct | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,137 |
| ch-ISR sf | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2,065 |
| Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ori Yaniv's chess games?
223 games by Ori Yaniv, from Jun 2014 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 Ori Yaniv has played.
What does Ori Yaniv play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Ori Yaniv opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ori Yaniv answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ori Yaniv play as White?
As White, Ori Yaniv's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ori Yaniv play as Black?
As Black, Ori Yaniv most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Ori Yaniv's FIDE rating?
Ori Yaniv is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Nov 2020).
How many games has Ori Yaniv played?
Our database contains 223 games by Ori Yaniv, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 32 draws, 116 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ori Yaniv?
223 games by Ori Yaniv 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.