Prepare against Roy Vagman
IM · Israel · World #2,066 classical · FIDE ID 2828995
Our database contains 795 games by Roy Vagman, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roy Vagman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Vagman 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 | 2,380 | 2,437 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,290 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 795 | 307 | 190 | 298 | 38.6% |
| As White | 405 | 170 | 106 | 129 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 390 | 137 | 84 | 169 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Vagman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Vagman's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 318 | 78.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 12.1% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 6.7% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.2% | 72.2% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vagman usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Vagman usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Vagman usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 54.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Vagman usually continues g3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vagman usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Vagman usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 66.0% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 22 | 13.6% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.0% | 69.2% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.9% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.3% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 70.7% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 22 | 16.5% | 34.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.8% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Roy Vagman's chess games
All 795 games by Roy Vagman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 307 wins, 190 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 19/6/17 | 45.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 56 | 20/9/27 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 29 | 7/5/17 | 24.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 2/7/12 | 9.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Jul 2025 | Ediz Gurel | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| May 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Late | C40 |
| Mar 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,627 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | C84 |
| Jul 2022 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,612 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 313 | 147 | 2,267 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 21 | 11 | 2,353 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 2,438 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 17 | 10 | 2,174 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,270 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Vagman's chess games?
795 games by Roy Vagman, from Aug 2016 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 Roy Vagman has played.
What does Roy Vagman play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Roy Vagman opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Vagman answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Roy Vagman play as White?
As White, Roy Vagman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (34 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Vagman play as Black?
As Black, Roy Vagman most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Roy Vagman's FIDE rating?
Roy Vagman is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Roy Vagman played?
Our database contains 795 games by Roy Vagman, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 190 draws, 298 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Vagman?
795 games by Roy Vagman 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.