Prepare against Yehonatan Azoulay
FM · Israel · World #3,435 classical · FIDE ID 2839415
When preparing against Yehonatan Azoulay, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 239 games by Yehonatan Azoulay, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yehonatan Azoulay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yehonatan Azoulay 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 | 2,322 | 2,340 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,240 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,275 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 85 | 54 | 100 | 35.6% |
| As White | 116 | 43 | 25 | 48 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 123 | 42 | 29 | 52 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yehonatan Azoulay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yehonatan Azoulay's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Azoulay usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Azoulay usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Azoulay usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 86.9% | 35.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.1% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Yehonatan Azoulay's chess games
All 239 games by Yehonatan Azoulay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 85 wins, 54 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 11/7/3 | 52.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,516 | Titled Tuesday | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,487 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E74 |
| Dec 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,464 | 35th Cracovia Open A | B22 |
| May 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,431 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 21.5 | 2,266 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,382 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,205 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Rishon Lezion Winter IM | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,054 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yehonatan Azoulay's chess games?
239 games by Yehonatan Azoulay, from Apr 2018 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 Yehonatan Azoulay has played.
What does Yehonatan Azoulay play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Yehonatan Azoulay opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yehonatan Azoulay answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yehonatan Azoulay play as White?
As White, Yehonatan Azoulay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (21 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yehonatan Azoulay play as Black?
As Black, Yehonatan Azoulay most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Yehonatan Azoulay's FIDE rating?
Yehonatan Azoulay is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yehonatan Azoulay played?
Our database contains 239 games by Yehonatan Azoulay, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 54 draws, 100 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yehonatan Azoulay?
239 games by Yehonatan Azoulay 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.