Prepare against Ran Frenkel
Israel · World #9,279 classical · FIDE ID 2815974
Our database contains 52 games by Ran Frenkel, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ran Frenkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ran Frenkel 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 | 2,181 | 2,278 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,192 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,205 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 26.9% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ran Frenkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ran Frenkel's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 80.0% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Frenkel usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Frenkel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Frenkel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Frenkel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Frenkel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Ran Frenkel's chess games
All 52 games by Ran Frenkel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Yair Judkovsky | 2,342 | chT-ISR | C78 |
| Jun 2014 | Arie Axelrod | 2,305 | ch-ISR | E11 |
| Dec 2018 | Guy Libman | 2,299 | ch-ISR | D18 |
| Dec 2016 | Ori Taichman | 2,291 | ch-ISR | E99 |
| Jun 2014 | Kafar Eliagov | 2,268 | ch-ISR | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,237 |
| Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,268 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| chT-ISR | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,280 |
| Elitzur Int Online | 2020 | 3 | 0 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ran Frenkel's chess games?
52 games by Ran Frenkel, from Jan 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 Ran Frenkel has played.
What does Ran Frenkel play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ran Frenkel opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ran Frenkel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ran Frenkel play as White?
As White, Ran Frenkel's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ran Frenkel play as Black?
As Black, Ran Frenkel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ran Frenkel's FIDE rating?
Ran Frenkel is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Ran Frenkel played?
Our database contains 52 games by Ran Frenkel, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ran Frenkel?
52 games by Ran Frenkel 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.