Prepare against Yair Parkhov
GM · Israel · World #1,150 classical · FIDE ID 2813408
When preparing against Yair Parkhov, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 943 games by Yair Parkhov, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yair Parkhov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yair Parkhov 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 | 2,438 | 2,531 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,437 | 2,454 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,441 | 2,441 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 943 | 410 | 296 | 236 | 43.5% |
| As White | 489 | 234 | 149 | 106 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 454 | 176 | 147 | 130 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yair Parkhov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yair Parkhov's side.
First moves as White (489 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 287 | 58.7% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 112 | 22.9% | 66.5% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 9.6% | 63.8% |
| c4 | 40 | 8.2% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues c4 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues Nf3 (66.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Parkhov usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 40.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 51 | 22.7% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 14.2% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 21 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 15 | 6.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 63.2% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 21.5% | 64.5% |
| e6 | 14 | 9.7% | 32.1% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.9% | 78.6% |
Yair Parkhov's chess games
All 943 games by Yair Parkhov in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 410 wins, 296 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 43 | 16/19/8 | 37.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/10/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 4/9/1 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Apr 2024 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,690 | Sardinia World Open A | E48 |
| Mar 2019 | Tamir Nabaty | 2,669 | chT-ISR | D37 |
| Aug 2025 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,658 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A10 |
| Feb 2023 | Anton Korobov | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 222 | 133.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 69 | 40 | 2,524 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,114 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,396 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 20 | 13 | 2,462 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,455 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 9 | 2,612 |
| ITA-ISR online | 2020 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yair Parkhov's chess games?
943 games by Yair Parkhov, from Aug 2012 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 Yair Parkhov has played.
What does Yair Parkhov play on the first move as White?
Across 489 games with White in our database, Yair Parkhov opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yair Parkhov answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yair Parkhov play as White?
As White, Yair Parkhov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Catalan (33 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 489 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yair Parkhov play as Black?
As Black, Yair Parkhov most often plays: Modern Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is Yair Parkhov's FIDE rating?
Yair Parkhov is currently rated 2,438 in classical chess, 2,437 in rapid and 2,441 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,531 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Yair Parkhov played?
Our database contains 943 games by Yair Parkhov, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 410 wins, 296 draws, 236 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yair Parkhov?
943 games by Yair Parkhov 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.