Prepare against Yair Bodenshtein
Israel · World #28,783 classical · FIDE ID 2814226
When preparing against Yair Bodenshtein, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Yair Bodenshtein, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yair Bodenshtein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yair Bodenshtein 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 | 1,993 | 2,039 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,985 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,720 | 1,875 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yair Bodenshtein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yair Bodenshtein's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bodenshtein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bodenshtein usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bodenshtein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Yair Bodenshtein's chess games
All 35 games by Yair Bodenshtein in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Alexander Kundin | 2,278 | Ramat Gan Winter Open | C77 |
| Jan 2023 | Nati Ribshtein | 2,255 | Ramat Gan Winter Open | B41 |
| Jul 2016 | Netanel Levi | 2,033 | Kiryat Ono Summer Open | B94 |
| May 2023 | Ofer Kinberg | 1,918 | Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | C68 |
| Mar 2023 | David Bulkovstein | 1,778 | Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR qual GpA | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,772 |
| Kiryat Ono Summer Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| Ramat Gan Winter Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,875 |
| Ramat Gan Shavuot Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,056 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Rapid Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,890 |
| Dov Porat Blitz | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yair Bodenshtein's chess games?
35 games by Yair Bodenshtein, from Jul 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 Yair Bodenshtein has played.
What does Yair Bodenshtein play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yair Bodenshtein opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yair Bodenshtein answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Yair Bodenshtein play as White?
As White, Yair Bodenshtein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yair Bodenshtein play as Black?
As Black, Yair Bodenshtein most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Yair Bodenshtein's FIDE rating?
Yair Bodenshtein is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,720 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Yair Bodenshtein played?
Our database contains 35 games by Yair Bodenshtein, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yair Bodenshtein?
35 games by Yair Bodenshtein 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.