Prepare against Pinchas Kantarji
IM · Israel · World #1,318 classical · FIDE ID 2803712
Our database contains 85 games by Pinchas Kantarji, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pinchas Kantarji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pinchas Kantarji 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 | 2,425 | 2,455 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,418 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 27 | 36 | 22 | 31.8% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pinchas Kantarji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pinchas Kantarji's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 57.1% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Kantarji usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 47.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Pinchas Kantarji's chess games
All 85 games by Pinchas Kantarji 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: 27 wins, 36 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Zdenko Kozul | 2,630 | 16th ch-EU | E87 |
| Mar 2015 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,615 | 16th ch-EU | A32 |
| Nov 2010 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,602 | ch-ISR | E01 |
| Feb 2015 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,585 | 16th ch-EU | B44 |
| Mar 2018 | Dan Zoler | 2,506 | chT-ISR | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2014 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,482 |
| chT-ISR | 2020 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,414 |
| Tel Aviv Before Thunder Storm | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,458 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,561 |
| Petah Tikva Elitzur A | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| chT-ISR 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2,096 |
| chT-ISR 08 | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 2,739 |
| ch-ISR Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,131 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pinchas Kantarji's chess games?
85 games by Pinchas Kantarji, 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 Pinchas Kantarji has played.
What does Pinchas Kantarji play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Pinchas Kantarji opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pinchas Kantarji answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Pinchas Kantarji play as White?
As White, Pinchas Kantarji's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pinchas Kantarji play as Black?
As Black, Pinchas Kantarji most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Pinchas Kantarji's FIDE rating?
Pinchas Kantarji is currently rated 2,425 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Pinchas Kantarji played?
Our database contains 85 games by Pinchas Kantarji, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 36 draws, 22 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pinchas Kantarji?
85 games by Pinchas Kantarji 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.