Prepare against Yannay Ben Ari
IM · Israel · World #650 classical · FIDE ID 2815222
When preparing against Yannay Ben Ari, expect 1.c4 in 27% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 482 games by Yannay Ben Ari, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yannay Ben Ari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannay Ben Ari 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 | 2,490 | 2,490 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,436 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,428 | 2,428 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 482 | 221 | 151 | 110 | 45.9% |
| As White | 251 | 115 | 85 | 51 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 231 | 106 | 66 | 59 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannay Ben Ari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannay Ben Ari's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 68 | 27.1% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 24.3% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 55 | 21.9% | 55.5% |
| d4 | 51 | 20.3% | 60.8% |
| b3 | 9 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 67.6% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ari usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ari usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ari usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 63.1% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Ari usually continues g3 (51.9% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ari usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Ari usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 23 | 19.3% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 4.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 79.7% | 65.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Yannay Ben Ari's chess games
All 482 games by Yannay Ben Ari in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 221 wins, 151 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 8/15/2 | 32.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 18/6/1 | 72.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E68 | Modern Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jun 2025 | Adam Kozak | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter Acs | 2,558 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | A20 |
| Apr 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,546 | 22nd ch-EU | A21 |
| Aug 2026 | Vahap Sanal | 2,542 | Sofia Cup Rapid 2026 | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 39 | 18 | 2,415 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 25 | 17 | 2,497 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 18 | 13 | 2,491 |
| ISR-UKR U17 Online Battle | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| chT-ISR U18 | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,159 |
| Dov Porat Rapid A | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,299 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,330 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannay Ben Ari's chess games?
482 games by Yannay Ben Ari, from Nov 2013 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 Yannay Ben Ari has played.
What does Yannay Ben Ari play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Yannay Ben Ari opens with 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannay Ben Ari answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yannay Ben Ari play as White?
As White, Yannay Ben Ari's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 72.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannay Ben Ari play as Black?
As Black, Yannay Ben Ari most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Yannay Ben Ari's FIDE rating?
Yannay Ben Ari is currently rated 2,490 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,428 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,490 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yannay Ben Ari played?
Our database contains 482 games by Yannay Ben Ari, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 151 draws, 110 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannay Ben Ari?
482 games by Yannay Ben Ari 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.