Prepare against Yonathan Uritsky
FM · Israel · World #2,987 classical · FIDE ID 2825651
Our database contains 435 games by Yonathan Uritsky, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yonathan Uritsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yonathan Uritsky 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 | 2,339 | 2,368 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,331 | 2,360 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,353 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 435 | 194 | 79 | 162 | 44.6% |
| As White | 218 | 97 | 40 | 81 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 217 | 97 | 39 | 81 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 49.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 43.6% | 55.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.6% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 55.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues g3 (58.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 71 | 62.8% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 42 | 37.2% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 98.6% | 46.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Yonathan Uritsky's chess games
All 435 games by Yonathan Uritsky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 194 wins, 79 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 27/5/18 | 54.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 14/5/8 | 51.9% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,558 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jan 2026 | Evgeny Postny | 2,554 | ch-ISR Open | B36 |
| Nov 2024 | K Sychev | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Dec 2019 | Tal Baron | 2,541 | Jerusalem Israel Open | B68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 67.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,597 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,396 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,087 |
| Norway Chess Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| Rishon Lezion Winter IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yonathan Uritsky's chess games?
435 games by Yonathan Uritsky, from Sep 2015 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 Yonathan Uritsky has played.
What does Yonathan Uritsky play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Yonathan Uritsky opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yonathan Uritsky answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Yonathan Uritsky play as White?
As White, Yonathan Uritsky's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 54.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yonathan Uritsky play as Black?
As Black, Yonathan Uritsky most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Yonathan Uritsky's FIDE rating?
Yonathan Uritsky is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,331 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yonathan Uritsky played?
Our database contains 435 games by Yonathan Uritsky, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 194 wins, 79 draws, 162 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yonathan Uritsky?
435 games by Yonathan Uritsky 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.