Prepare against Yedael Stepak
FM · Israel · World #22,711 classical · FIDE ID 2800454
Our database contains 467 games by Yedael Stepak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yedael Stepak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yedael Stepak 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 | 2,035 | 2,302 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,240 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,238 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 467 | 108 | 143 | 216 | 23.1% |
| As White | 238 | 65 | 73 | 100 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 229 | 43 | 70 | 116 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yedael Stepak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yedael Stepak's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 59.2% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 34 | 14.3% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 13.9% | 28.8% |
| e4 | 30 | 12.6% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Stepak usually continues c4 (41.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Stepak usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Stepak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 45.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Stepak usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stepak usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Stepak usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 76.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.8% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 100.0% | 30.3% |
Yedael Stepak's chess games
All 467 games by Yedael Stepak 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: 108 wins, 143 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 3/9/9 | 14.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 65 | 17/16/32 | 26.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 25 | 4/11/10 | 16.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 1/3/11 | 6.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1982 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,505 | ch-ISR | B42 |
| May 1978 | Nathan Birnboim | 2,465 | ch-ISR | D76 |
| Jul 1981 | Peter Lukacs | 2,465 | EU-Cup 03rd semifinal | D02 |
| May 2021 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | E81 |
| Jan 1986 | Yair Kraidman | 2,445 | Holon Open | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 131 | 45 | 2,080 |
| ch-ISR | 1992 | 59 | 21 | 2,260 |
| ch-ISR 7172 16th | 1971 | 15 | 8 | – |
| ch-ISR 11th | 1962 | 15 | 9 | – |
| Tel Aviv International | 1966 | 15 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-ISR 24th | 1988 | 14 | 6 | 2,301 |
| Tel Aviv | 1988 | 13 | 3 | 2,225 |
| Beersheba | 1984 | 13 | 3 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yedael Stepak's chess games?
467 games by Yedael Stepak, 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 Yedael Stepak has played.
What does Yedael Stepak play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Yedael Stepak opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yedael Stepak answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yedael Stepak play as White?
As White, Yedael Stepak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yedael Stepak play as Black?
As Black, Yedael Stepak most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 26.2% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 229 games.
What is Yedael Stepak's FIDE rating?
Yedael Stepak is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Yedael Stepak played?
Our database contains 467 games by Yedael Stepak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 143 draws, 216 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yedael Stepak?
467 games by Yedael Stepak 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.