Prepare against Uriel Zak
IM · Israel · World #6,979 classical · FIDE ID 2800640
Our database contains 298 games by Uriel Zak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Uriel Zak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uriel Zak 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 | 2,225 | 2,384 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,310 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,285 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 82 | 103 | 113 | 27.5% |
| As White | 148 | 41 | 58 | 49 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 150 | 41 | 45 | 64 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uriel Zak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uriel Zak's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 36.5% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 44 | 29.7% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 12.8% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 18 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 13 | 8.8% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Zak usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zak usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zak usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 48.3% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 14 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 16.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 65.4% | 39.7% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.6% | 47.2% |
Uriel Zak's chess games
All 298 games by Uriel Zak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 82 wins, 103 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1989 | Yasser Seirawan | 2,610 | Lugano Open | C82 |
| Jan 1994 | Igor Khenkin | 2,580 | ch-ISR | B82 |
| Dec 2004 | Gad Rechlis | 2,515 | Ashdod Open | C68 |
| Jan 1994 | Friso Nijboer | 2,510 | Groningen Open | B22 |
| Mar 2000 | Ilan Manor | 2,504 | chT-ISR | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 41 | 14.5 | 2,336 |
| ch-ISR | 1998 | 14 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Kecskemet Caissa 04 | 1993 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| Groningen Open | 1995 | 12 | 6 | 2,415 |
| Tel Aviv B | 1991 | 11 | 7 | 2,470 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,451 |
| 26th Czerniak Memorial | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,094 |
| 19th Asti Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uriel Zak's chess games?
298 games by Uriel Zak, from Apr 2003 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 Uriel Zak has played.
What does Uriel Zak play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Uriel Zak opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uriel Zak answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Uriel Zak play as White?
As White, Uriel Zak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uriel Zak play as Black?
As Black, Uriel Zak most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Uriel Zak's FIDE rating?
Uriel Zak is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,384 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Uriel Zak played?
Our database contains 298 games by Uriel Zak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 103 draws, 113 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uriel Zak?
298 games by Uriel Zak 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.