Prepare against Yevgeny Khazan
CM · Israel · World #15,461 classical · FIDE ID 2806193
Our database contains 249 games by Yevgeny Khazan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yevgeny Khazan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yevgeny Khazan 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 | 2,101 | 2,233 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,133 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,151 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 67 | 22 | 160 | 26.9% |
| As White | 124 | 39 | 7 | 78 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 125 | 28 | 15 | 82 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yevgeny Khazan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yevgeny Khazan's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 92.6% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Khazan usually continues c4 (28.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Khazan usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Khazan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Khazan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Khazan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Khazan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 60.3% | 31.4% |
| e5 | 15 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Yevgeny Khazan's chess games
All 249 games by Yevgeny Khazan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 67 wins, 22 draws, 160 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 12/0/15 | 44.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Dec 2025 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue | C42 |
| Feb 2026 | Vingris,Mikelis | 2,349 | Titled Tue | E73 |
| Dec 2025 | Epameinondas Kourousis | 2,332 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Oleksandr Dovgaliuk | 2,316 | Titled Tue Early | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 228 | 72 | 2,026 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| chT-ISR GpB | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,072 |
| TCh-ISR Bottom Play-off | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yevgeny Khazan's chess games?
249 games by Yevgeny Khazan, from Apr 2003 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 Yevgeny Khazan has played.
What does Yevgeny Khazan play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Yevgeny Khazan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yevgeny Khazan answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yevgeny Khazan play as White?
As White, Yevgeny Khazan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yevgeny Khazan play as Black?
As Black, Yevgeny Khazan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Yevgeny Khazan's FIDE rating?
Yevgeny Khazan is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Yevgeny Khazan played?
Our database contains 249 games by Yevgeny Khazan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 22 draws, 160 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yevgeny Khazan?
249 games by Yevgeny Khazan 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.