Prepare against Yaacov Idesis
Israel · World #70,052 classical · FIDE ID 2817632
When preparing against Yaacov Idesis, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%).
Our database contains 72 games by Yaacov Idesis, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaacov Idesis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaacov Idesis 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 | 1,821 | 2,027 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,822 | 1,899 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,986 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 16.7% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaacov Idesis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaacov Idesis's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 27.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Idesis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
Yaacov Idesis's chess games
All 72 games by Yaacov Idesis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Petr Mlynek | 2,139 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | A80 |
| Aug 2019 | Yaacov Meizlin | 2,027 | 55th Rubinstein Memorial B | B11 |
| Aug 2018 | Johannes Ludviksson | 2,024 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | D00 |
| Nov 2016 | Josef Vrchotka | 1,994 | 26th Wch Seniors 65 | A48 |
| Aug 2018 | Ole Morten Skogheim | 1,992 | ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,800 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,729 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 65 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,087 |
| 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,840 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-EU Seniors 65 18th | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,962 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,783 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaacov Idesis's chess games?
72 games by Yaacov Idesis, from Jul 2016 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 Yaacov Idesis has played.
What does Yaacov Idesis play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Yaacov Idesis opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaacov Idesis answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games).
What openings does Yaacov Idesis play as White?
As White, Yaacov Idesis's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaacov Idesis play as Black?
As Black, Yaacov Idesis most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Yaacov Idesis's FIDE rating?
Yaacov Idesis is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,822 in rapid and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Yaacov Idesis played?
Our database contains 72 games by Yaacov Idesis, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaacov Idesis?
72 games by Yaacov Idesis 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.