Prepare against Tal Haimovich
IM · Israel · World #3,842 classical · FIDE ID 2801698
Our database contains 601 games by Tal Haimovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tal Haimovich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tal Haimovich 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 | 2,307 | 2,447 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,395 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,324 | 2,431 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 182 | 218 | 201 | 30.3% |
| As White | 300 | 105 | 115 | 80 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 301 | 77 | 103 | 121 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tal Haimovich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tal Haimovich's side.
First moves as White (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 146 | 48.7% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 110 | 36.7% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 11.3% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Haimovich usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 78 | 57.4% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 42 | 30.9% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 55.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 40 | 36.7% | 41.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Tal Haimovich's chess games
All 601 games by Tal Haimovich 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: 182 wins, 218 draws, 201 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/10/3 | 13.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 34 | 5/16/13 | 14.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/8/7 | 21.1% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Romain Edouard | 2,587 | 44th Biel MTO Open | C18 |
| May 2011 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,585 | 26th Czerniak Memorial | A24 |
| Jul 2017 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,570 | 50th Biel MTO Open | D36 |
| Jul 2010 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,566 | 21st Pardubice Rapid Open | B18 |
| Jul 2024 | Julio Catalino Sadorra | 2,542 | 57th Biel Rapid Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 92 | 46.5 | 2,393 |
| Herzliya | 2017 | 36 | 12 | 2,316 |
| Tel Aviv | 2012 | 29 | 9.5 | 2,275 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
| Tel Aviv Hot Summer | 2002 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Ramat Hasharon | 1992 | 11 | 3 | 2,172 |
| Tel Aviv Summer | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,490 |
| Budapest FS07 IM-A | 1993 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,341 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Avigdor Bykhovsky (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tal Haimovich's chess games?
601 games by Tal Haimovich, 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 Tal Haimovich has played.
What does Tal Haimovich play on the first move as White?
Across 300 games with White in our database, Tal Haimovich opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tal Haimovich answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tal Haimovich play as White?
As White, Tal Haimovich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tal Haimovich play as Black?
As Black, Tal Haimovich most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 14.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 301 games.
What is Tal Haimovich's FIDE rating?
Tal Haimovich is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,324 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Tal Haimovich played?
Our database contains 601 games by Tal Haimovich, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 218 draws, 201 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tal Haimovich?
601 games by Tal Haimovich 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.