Prepare against Yahli Sokolovsky
GM · Israel · World #322 classical · FIDE ID 2820242
When preparing against Yahli Sokolovsky, expect 1.b3 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (31% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 30.6% over 36 games.
Our database contains 2,098 games by Yahli Sokolovsky, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yahli Sokolovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahli Sokolovsky 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 | 2,546 | 2,567 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,432 | 2,432 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,423 | 2,424 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,098 | 1,027 | 337 | 734 | 49.0% |
| As White | 1,066 | 555 | 169 | 342 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 1,032 | 472 | 168 | 392 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yahli Sokolovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yahli Sokolovsky's side.
First moves as White (1,066 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 615 | 57.7% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 431 | 40.4% | 62.1% |
| g3 | 14 | 1.3% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 0.5% | 40.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 58% of White games, 58.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues Bb2 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues Bb2 (47.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues Bb2 (58.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sokolovsky usually continues d4 (61.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 152 | 30.6% | 58.6% |
| d6 | 143 | 28.8% | 57.3% |
| e5 | 120 | 24.2% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 75 | 15.1% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Yahli Sokolovsky's chess games
All 2,098 games by Yahli Sokolovsky in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 1,027 wins, 337 draws, 734 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 599 | 322/49/228 | 53.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 15/13/11 | 38.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 37 | 20/9/8 | 54.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 22/9/6 | 59.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 205 | 113/7/85 | 55.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 182 | 92/19/71 | 50.5% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 20/7/19 | 43.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 16/14/14 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 42 | 25/2/15 | 59.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 40 | 19/5/16 | 47.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 36 | 11/9/16 | 30.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Mar 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,734 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Oct 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| May 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,212 | 686 | 2,383 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 39 | 22 | 2,480 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,585 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,524 |
| Hou Yifan Challenge | 2021 | 16 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| Olympic Esports Prelims | 2023 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,516 |
| Kramnik Challenge | 2021 | 14 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ido Gorshtein (14 games) · Guy Levin (13 games) · Eytan Rozen (12 games) · Benny Aizenberg (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahli Sokolovsky's chess games?
2,098 games by Yahli Sokolovsky, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Yahli Sokolovsky has played.
What does Yahli Sokolovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 1,066 games with White in our database, Yahli Sokolovsky opens with 1.b3 (58% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahli Sokolovsky answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games).
What openings does Yahli Sokolovsky play as White?
As White, Yahli Sokolovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (599 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,066 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahli Sokolovsky play as Black?
As Black, Yahli Sokolovsky most often plays: Modern Defense (205 games, 55.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (182 games, 50.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (46 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,032 games.
What is Yahli Sokolovsky's FIDE rating?
Yahli Sokolovsky is currently rated 2,546 in classical chess, 2,432 in rapid and 2,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,567 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yahli Sokolovsky played?
Our database contains 2,098 games by Yahli Sokolovsky, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,027 wins, 337 draws, 734 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahli Sokolovsky?
2,098 games by Yahli Sokolovsky 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.