Prepare against Yaniv Medovoy
Israel · World #15,356 classical · FIDE ID 2832542
Our database contains 59 games by Yaniv Medovoy, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yaniv Medovoy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaniv Medovoy 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 | 2,102 | 2,152 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,708 | 1,708 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 10 | 30 | 32.2% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaniv Medovoy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaniv Medovoy's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 39.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Medovoy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Medovoy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Medovoy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Medovoy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Yaniv Medovoy's chess games
All 59 games by Yaniv Medovoy in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Orel Ribstein | 2,252 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2023 | Or Gavriely | 2,152 | ch-ISR U20 | D35 |
| Apr 2022 | Yonathan Uritsky | 2,138 | ch-ISR U08/18 | B23 |
| May 2023 | Felix Vaisman | 2,121 | Ramat Gan Spring Open | B97 |
| Jul 2026 | Omri Mond | 2,120 | Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,270 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
| Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-ISR U08/18 | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| Ramat Gan Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,837 |
| chT-ISR U14 | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaniv Medovoy's chess games?
59 games by Yaniv Medovoy, from Jul 2016 to Aug 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 Yaniv Medovoy has played.
What does Yaniv Medovoy play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Yaniv Medovoy opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaniv Medovoy answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yaniv Medovoy play as White?
As White, Yaniv Medovoy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaniv Medovoy play as Black?
As Black, Yaniv Medovoy most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Yaniv Medovoy's FIDE rating?
Yaniv Medovoy is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,708 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Yaniv Medovoy played?
Our database contains 59 games by Yaniv Medovoy, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaniv Medovoy?
59 games by Yaniv Medovoy 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.