Prepare against Yaacov Zilberman
GM · Israel · World #5,964 classical · FIDE ID 2801612
Our database contains 737 games by Yaacov Zilberman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaacov Zilberman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaacov Zilberman 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 | 2,248 | 2,481 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,433 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,348 | 2,457 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 237 | 341 | 158 | 32.2% |
| As White | 370 | 131 | 181 | 58 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 367 | 106 | 160 | 100 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaacov Zilberman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaacov Zilberman's side.
First moves as White (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 342 | 92.4% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.1% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.1% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 3 | 0.8% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zilberman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 34.3% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 54 | 31.4% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 45 | 26.2% | 62.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 47.7% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 49 | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 8.5% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Yaacov Zilberman's chess games
All 737 games by Yaacov Zilberman 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: 237 wins, 341 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 12/32/6 | 24.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 40 | 13/19/8 | 32.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 11/24/3 | 28.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 14/16/4 | 41.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 5/14/8 | 18.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 22 | 14/7/1 | 63.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 59 | 19/22/18 | 32.2% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 40 | 7/19/14 | 17.5% |
| D22 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 21 | 3/15/3 | 14.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 4/11/4 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Ilia Smirin | 2,616 | chT-ISR 08 | D94 |
| Dec 2010 | Evgeny Postny | 2,604 | Haifa Channukah | A11 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Goldin | 2,600 | Tel Aviv Cup Rapid | D25 |
| Jan 1994 | Patrick G Wolff | 2,595 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | D91 |
| Jan 1994 | Vadim Milov | 2,590 | ch-ISR | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2021 | 76 | 40.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-ISR | 2010 | 62 | 35 | 2,470 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1994 | 37 | 16 | 2,411 |
| Herzliya | 2016 | 37 | 18 | 2,445 |
| Ramat Hasharon | 1993 | 20 | 15 | 2,535 |
| Oberwart Open | 1998 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,516 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2007 | 15 | 9 | 2,546 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 13 | 6 | 2,414 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ilia Smirin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaacov Zilberman's chess games?
737 games by Yaacov Zilberman, 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 Zilberman has played.
What does Yaacov Zilberman play on the first move as White?
Across 370 games with White in our database, Yaacov Zilberman opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaacov Zilberman answers 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Yaacov Zilberman play as White?
As White, Yaacov Zilberman's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (50 games, 24.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 28.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 370 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaacov Zilberman play as Black?
As Black, Yaacov Zilberman most often plays: Alekhine Defense (59 games, 32.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (40 games, 17.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 367 games.
What is Yaacov Zilberman's FIDE rating?
Yaacov Zilberman is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,348 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Yaacov Zilberman played?
Our database contains 737 games by Yaacov Zilberman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 237 wins, 341 draws, 158 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaacov Zilberman?
737 games by Yaacov Zilberman 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.