Prepare against Uri Blass
Israel · World #39,401 classical · FIDE ID 2803968
Our database contains 38 games by Uri Blass, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uri Blass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uri Blass 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 | 1,938 | 2,051 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,996 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,995 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 36.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uri Blass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uri Blass's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Blass usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Blass usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Blass usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Blass usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Blass usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Blass usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Uri Blass's chess games
All 38 games by Uri Blass in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Daniel Bitran | 2,174 | Herzliya Open | A38 |
| Sep 2008 | Ofer Kinberg | 2,118 | Herzliya Open | A06 |
| Sep 2008 | Itay Gonshorovitz | 2,095 | Herzliya Open | A01 |
| Jul 2016 | Asif Solomon | 2,072 | Kiryat Ono Summer Open | E46 |
| Jan 1996 | Michael Lurie | 2,070 | Petah Tikva-B | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR qual GpA | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,910 |
| Herzliya Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| Petah Tikva-B | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,075 |
| 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
| Kiryat Ono Summer Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,087 |
Interactive opening tree from all 38 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uri Blass's chess games?
38 games by Uri Blass, from Jul 2006 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 Uri Blass has played.
What does Uri Blass play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Uri Blass opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uri Blass answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Uri Blass play as White?
As White, Uri Blass's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uri Blass play as Black?
As Black, Uri Blass most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Uri Blass's FIDE rating?
Uri Blass is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Uri Blass played?
Our database contains 38 games by Uri Blass, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uri Blass?
38 games by Uri Blass 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.