Prepare against Yair Judkovsky
Israel · World #6,493 classical · FIDE ID 2804930
Our database contains 74 games by Yair Judkovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yair Judkovsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yair Judkovsky 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 | 2,235 | 2,368 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,343 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,312 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 31.1% |
| As White | 35 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yair Judkovsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yair Judkovsky's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Judkovsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Judkovsky usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Judkovsky usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 73.3% | 77.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Yair Judkovsky's chess games
All 74 games by Yair Judkovsky 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: 23 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Emilio Cordova | 2,539 | Livigno Open | B06 |
| Feb 2019 | Vitali Golod | 2,532 | chT-ISR | E37 |
| Sep 2010 | Miroljub Lazic | 2,502 | Livigno Open | C41 |
| Dec 2011 | Alexander Gelman | 2,413 | chT-ISR 1112 | A24 |
| May 2015 | Igor Bitensky | 2,390 | chT-ISR | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livigno Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,493 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Wch U14 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,098 |
| Trieste Open 11th | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| ch-ISR | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,409 |
| 18th Gibraltar Masters | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,257 |
| 29th EU-Cup | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,297 |
| chT-ISR | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yair Judkovsky's chess games?
74 games by Yair Judkovsky, 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 Yair Judkovsky has played.
What does Yair Judkovsky play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Yair Judkovsky opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yair Judkovsky answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Yair Judkovsky play as White?
As White, Yair Judkovsky's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yair Judkovsky play as Black?
As Black, Yair Judkovsky most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Yair Judkovsky's FIDE rating?
Yair Judkovsky is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Yair Judkovsky played?
Our database contains 74 games by Yair Judkovsky, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 30 draws, 21 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yair Judkovsky?
74 games by Yair Judkovsky 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.