Prepare against Yochanan Afek
IM · Israel · World #7,717 classical · FIDE ID 2800462
When preparing against Yochanan Afek, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 21.5% over 93 games.
Our database contains 1,660 games by Yochanan Afek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yochanan Afek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yochanan Afek 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 | 2,210 | 2,389 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,318 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,263 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,660 | 669 | 431 | 560 | 40.3% |
| As White | 837 | 397 | 200 | 240 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 823 | 272 | 231 | 320 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yochanan Afek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yochanan Afek's side.
First moves as White (837 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 755 | 90.2% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 51 | 6.1% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Afek usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Afek usually continues d4 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Afek usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Afek usually continues Nc3 (81.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Afek usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Afek usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (404 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 374 | 92.6% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 3.7% | 36.7% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 126 | 48.1% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 125 | 47.7% | 39.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Yochanan Afek's chess games
All 1,660 games by Yochanan Afek 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: 669 wins, 431 draws, 560 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 141 | 60/35/46 | 42.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 120 | 51/29/40 | 42.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 111 | 58/24/29 | 52.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 47 | 16/12/19 | 34.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 45 | 28/10/7 | 62.2% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 39 | 16/13/10 | 41.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 32 | 13/15/4 | 40.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 16/8/5 | 55.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 135 | 39/38/58 | 28.9% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 93 | 20/27/46 | 21.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 79 | 37/17/25 | 46.8% |
| A38 | English Opening | 72 | 22/25/25 | 30.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 49 | 11/18/20 | 22.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 11/12/19 | 26.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 10/10/15 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 16/9/5 | 53.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,641 | chT-NED 0001 Playoff | C02 |
| Jun 2012 | Tornike Sanikidze | 2,616 | 4th Rheinland Pfalz Open | B06 |
| Jul 2006 | Friso Nijboer | 2,598 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | B29 |
| Dec 2009 | Sipke Ernst | 2,587 | Groningen Open A | B13 |
| Jan 1993 | Thien Hai Dao | 2,565 | Budapest FS09 GM | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 59 | 31 | 2,281 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 54 | 28.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-ISR | 1992 | 33 | 13 | 2,329 |
| Rishon Le Ziyyon | 1993 | 26 | 13 | 2,449 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,319 |
| Herzliya | 1998 | 22 | 6.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2002 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,483 |
| Ramat Hasharon | 1993 | 21 | 8 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yochanan Afek's chess games?
1,660 games by Yochanan Afek, 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 Yochanan Afek has played.
What does Yochanan Afek play on the first move as White?
Across 837 games with White in our database, Yochanan Afek opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yochanan Afek answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Yochanan Afek play as White?
As White, Yochanan Afek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (141 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian (120 games, 42.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (111 games, 52.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 837 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yochanan Afek play as Black?
As Black, Yochanan Afek most often plays: Sicilian (135 games, 28.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (93 games, 21.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (79 games, 46.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 823 games.
What is Yochanan Afek's FIDE rating?
Yochanan Afek is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Yochanan Afek played?
Our database contains 1,660 games by Yochanan Afek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 669 wins, 431 draws, 560 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yochanan Afek?
1,660 games by Yochanan Afek 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.