Prepare against Yaacov Meizlin
Israel · World #39,402 classical · FIDE ID 2812185
Our database contains 55 games by Yaacov Meizlin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaacov Meizlin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaacov Meizlin 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 | 2,130 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,112 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 2,102 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 24 | 12 | 19 | 43.6% |
| As White | 28 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 67.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 67.9% | 76.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 32.1% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 76.3% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Meizlin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Yaacov Meizlin's chess games
All 55 games by Yaacov Meizlin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jens Kolbak | 2,273 | 22nd Wch Seniors | C78 |
| Nov 2014 | Moisey Khazankin | 2,039 | 24th Wch Seniors 65 | A36 |
| Nov 2012 | Mario Guaglianone | 2,017 | 22nd Wch Seniors | A21 |
| Nov 2012 | Guenter Andreas | 1,995 | 22nd Wch Seniors | B40 |
| Nov 2013 | Jorge Cao | 1,990 | 23rd Wch Seniors | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Wch Seniors 65 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| 23rd Wch Seniors | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open D | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial-B | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 2,037 |
| 55th Rubinstein Memorial B | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Wch Seniors 65 25th | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaacov Meizlin's chess games?
55 games by Yaacov Meizlin, from Jan 2012 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 Meizlin has played.
What does Yaacov Meizlin play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Yaacov Meizlin opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaacov Meizlin answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Yaacov Meizlin play as White?
As White, Yaacov Meizlin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaacov Meizlin play as Black?
As Black, Yaacov Meizlin most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Yaacov Meizlin's FIDE rating?
Yaacov Meizlin is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Yaacov Meizlin played?
Our database contains 55 games by Yaacov Meizlin, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaacov Meizlin?
55 games by Yaacov Meizlin 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.