Prepare against Yaacov Sivan
IM · Israel · World #5,838 classical · FIDE ID 2800730
Our database contains 294 games by Yaacov Sivan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaacov Sivan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaacov Sivan 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 | 2,251 | 2,401 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,377 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,376 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 101 | 94 | 99 | 34.4% |
| As White | 139 | 53 | 42 | 44 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 155 | 48 | 52 | 55 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaacov Sivan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaacov Sivan's side.
First moves as White (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 86.3% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 17 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sivan usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sivan usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sivan usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sivan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sivan usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 95.5% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 53.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 26 | 44.8% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Yaacov Sivan's chess games
All 294 games by Yaacov Sivan 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: 101 wins, 94 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/12/13 | 35.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D34 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | David Navara | 2,725 | ch-EU blitz | A56 |
| Mar 1999 | Ilia Smirin | 2,652 | chT-ISR | A21 |
| Sep 2001 | Leonid D Gofshtein | 2,518 | Battle of Crete | A21 |
| Jan 1994 | Konstantin Landa | 2,510 | Groningen Open | B42 |
| Jan 1999 | Leonid Shmuter | 2,505 | chT-ISR | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2018 | 52 | 25 | 2,384 |
| ch-ISR | 1994 | 25 | 9.5 | 2,281 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,268 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,453 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon YM-IM | 1995 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,468 |
| 6th Smith & Williamson YM | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
| Israel2 | 1988 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,385 |
| Ajka Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaacov Sivan's chess games?
294 games by Yaacov Sivan, 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 Yaacov Sivan has played.
What does Yaacov Sivan play on the first move as White?
Across 139 games with White in our database, Yaacov Sivan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaacov Sivan answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Yaacov Sivan play as White?
As White, Yaacov Sivan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 139 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaacov Sivan play as Black?
As Black, Yaacov Sivan most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Yaacov Sivan's FIDE rating?
Yaacov Sivan is currently rated 2,251 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Yaacov Sivan played?
Our database contains 294 games by Yaacov Sivan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 94 draws, 99 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaacov Sivan?
294 games by Yaacov Sivan 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.