Prepare against Roman Bar
IM · Israel · World #1,042 classical · FIDE ID 2803879
Our database contains 357 games by Roman Bar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roman Bar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Bar 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 | 2,448 | 2,499 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,381 | 2,492 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,498 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 104 | 174 | 79 | 29.1% |
| As White | 170 | 58 | 82 | 30 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 187 | 46 | 92 | 49 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Bar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Bar's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 97.1% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Bar usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bar usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Bar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 94.1% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Roman Bar's chess games
All 357 games by Roman Bar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 104 wins, 174 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 52 | 12/29/11 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 3/8/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Boris Avrukh | 2,625 | ch-ISR | B55 |
| Dec 2012 | Alexander Huzman | 2,589 | chT-ISR 13 | E45 |
| Dec 2002 | Alik Gershon | 2,562 | ch-ISR | B44 |
| Mar 2000 | Yona Kosashvili | 2,548 | chT-ISR | B15 |
| May 2021 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,526 | chT-ISR | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2023 | 76 | 41 | 2,435 |
| ch-ISR | 2002 | 20 | 9 | 2,451 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,346 |
| Wch U18 | 2000 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,345 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 2000 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,457 |
| Dov Porath Memorial | 2018 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| Tel Aviv | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Bar's chess games?
357 games by Roman Bar, from Apr 2003 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 Roman Bar has played.
What does Roman Bar play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Roman Bar opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Bar answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roman Bar play as White?
As White, Roman Bar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Bar play as Black?
As Black, Roman Bar most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Roman Bar's FIDE rating?
Roman Bar is currently rated 2,448 in classical chess, 2,381 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,499 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Roman Bar played?
Our database contains 357 games by Roman Bar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 174 draws, 79 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Bar?
357 games by Roman Bar 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.