Prepare against Yair Kraus
Israel · World #14,445 classical · FIDE ID 2804786
Our database contains 51 games by Yair Kraus, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yair Kraus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yair Kraus 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 | 2,111 | 2,223 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,086 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 13 | 9 | 29 | 25.5% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yair Kraus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yair Kraus's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kraus usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Kraus usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Yair Kraus's chess games
All 51 games by Yair Kraus in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Tal Haimovich | 2,369 | 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | E38 |
| Jul 2015 | Gleb Kaganskiy | 2,226 | Kiryat Ono Open 6th | D30 |
| Jul 2013 | Oleg Gamayev | 2,172 | 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | C41 |
| Jul 2014 | Nir Klar | 2,064 | 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | B81 |
| Jul 2013 | Lavi Shtemler | 2,034 | 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2016 | 17 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| 2nd Jerusalem Japhet Memorial Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| Kiryat Ono Open 6th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,251 |
| 4th Kiryat Ono Open A | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,252 |
| Kiryat Ono Summer Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yair Kraus's chess games?
51 games by Yair Kraus, from Aug 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 Kraus has played.
What does Yair Kraus play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Yair Kraus opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yair Kraus answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yair Kraus play as White?
As White, Yair Kraus's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yair Kraus play as Black?
As Black, Yair Kraus most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Yair Kraus's FIDE rating?
Yair Kraus is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Yair Kraus played?
Our database contains 51 games by Yair Kraus, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 29 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yair Kraus?
51 games by Yair Kraus 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.