Prepare against Yaron Linik
Israel · World #40,668 classical · FIDE ID 2805995
Our database contains 51 games by Yaron Linik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaron Linik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaron Linik 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 | 1,932 | 2,167 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,090 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 2,089 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 21.6% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaron Linik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaron Linik's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 39.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Linik usually continues c3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Linik usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Linik usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 26.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Yaron Linik's chess games
All 51 games by Yaron Linik 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Vigen Mirumian | 2,522 | 19th Andorra Open | B00 |
| Oct 2006 | Mario Lorenzo Lanzani | 2,335 | 3rd Calvia Open | C47 |
| Oct 2023 | Yaacov Sivan | 2,287 | Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | B22 |
| Jun 2014 | Kaj Kivipelto | 2,131 | CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | A15 |
| Jun 2014 | Evgeny Gordon | 2,055 | CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,141 |
| 3rd Calvia Open | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 2,131 |
| SESI Jogos Mundiais do Trabalhador | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,140 |
| 19th Andorra Open | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 2,186 |
| CSIT-ch-Seinajoki | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,113 |
| 8th Gazi Open | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaron Linik's chess games?
51 games by Yaron Linik, 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 Yaron Linik has played.
What does Yaron Linik play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Yaron Linik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaron Linik answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Yaron Linik play as White?
As White, Yaron Linik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaron Linik play as Black?
As Black, Yaron Linik most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Yaron Linik's FIDE rating?
Yaron Linik is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Yaron Linik played?
Our database contains 51 games by Yaron Linik, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaron Linik?
51 games by Yaron Linik 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.