Prepare against Yahav Emanuel
FM · Israel · World #4,598 classical · FIDE ID 2814790
Our database contains 109 games by Yahav Emanuel, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yahav Emanuel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahav Emanuel 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 | 2,285 | 2,379 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,251 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,296 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 27 | 24 | 58 | 24.8% |
| As White | 57 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 96.5% | 35.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 35.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Emanuel usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Emanuel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Emanuel usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Emanuel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 100.0% | 38.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Yahav Emanuel's chess games
All 109 games by Yahav Emanuel in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,524 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | B92 |
| Jan 2020 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,466 | chT-ISR | C65 |
| Mar 2019 | Benjamin Haldorsen | 2,448 | 20th EU-ch | C55 |
| Mar 2019 | Lucian-Ioan Filip | 2,438 | 20th EU-ch | B43 |
| Dec 2018 | Saar Drori | 2,419 | ch-ISR | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 23 | 5.5 | 2,307 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,060 |
| 20th EU-ch | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,333 |
| Herzliya Dobkin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,272 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,404 |
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,266 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,146 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahav Emanuel's chess games?
109 games by Yahav Emanuel, from Aug 2012 to Aug 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 Yahav Emanuel has played.
What does Yahav Emanuel play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Yahav Emanuel opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahav Emanuel answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Yahav Emanuel play as White?
As White, Yahav Emanuel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahav Emanuel play as Black?
As Black, Yahav Emanuel most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Yahav Emanuel's FIDE rating?
Yahav Emanuel is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Yahav Emanuel played?
Our database contains 109 games by Yahav Emanuel, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 58 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahav Emanuel?
109 games by Yahav Emanuel 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.