Prepare against Yoav Duchan
CM · Israel · World #8,013 classical · FIDE ID 2834006
Our database contains 56 games by Yoav Duchan, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yoav Duchan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yoav Duchan 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 | 2,205 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,160 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,147 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Duchan usually continues Bc4 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Duchan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Duchan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Duchan usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Duchan usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Duchan usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Yoav Duchan's chess games
All 56 games by Yoav Duchan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Or Bronstein | 2,439 | Jerusalem Open | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Uruci,Endrit | 2,367 | Montenegro Open 2026 | C68 |
| Aug 2026 | David Rinberg | 2,113 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Evelina Khairova | 1,978 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | B30 |
| Aug 2026 | Aviv Haber | 1,915 | Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR U14 | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,680 |
| Ramat Gan Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| Israeli U18 Team Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,264 |
| Ramat Gan Purim Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Ramat Gan Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,872 |
| chT-ISR U18 | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Rapid Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,090 |
| Montenegro Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yoav Duchan's chess games?
56 games by Yoav Duchan, from Mar 2017 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 Yoav Duchan has played.
What does Yoav Duchan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Yoav Duchan opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.g3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yoav Duchan answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Yoav Duchan play as White?
As White, Yoav Duchan's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yoav Duchan play as Black?
As Black, Yoav Duchan most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Yoav Duchan's FIDE rating?
Yoav Duchan is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yoav Duchan played?
Our database contains 56 games by Yoav Duchan, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yoav Duchan?
56 games by Yoav Duchan 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.