Prepare against Yonathan Uritsky
FM · Israel · World #3,307 classical · FIDE ID 2825651
When preparing against Yonathan Uritsky, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 444 games by Yonathan Uritsky, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 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 | 2,327 | 2,368 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,360 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,363 | 2,363 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 444 | 197 | 83 | 164 | 44.4% |
| As White | 223 | 100 | 41 | 82 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 221 | 97 | 42 | 82 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yonathan Uritsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yonathan Uritsky's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 110 | 49.3% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 97 | 43.5% | 56.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 4.5% | 55.0% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues Nf3 (51.0% 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 — 43% of White games, 56.2% score
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Uritsky usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% 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 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 72 | 62.6% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 43 | 37.4% | 57.0% |
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 444 games by Yonathan Uritsky in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 197 wins, 83 draws, 164 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% |
| A39 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
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 |
| Dec 2024 | Klementy Sychev | 2,542 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| 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?
444 games by Yonathan Uritsky, from Sep 2015 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 Yonathan Uritsky has played.
What does Yonathan Uritsky play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Yonathan Uritsky opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.c4 (4% 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); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 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 221 games.
What is Yonathan Uritsky's FIDE rating?
Yonathan Uritsky is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,363 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,368 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yonathan Uritsky played?
Our database contains 444 games by Yonathan Uritsky, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 197 wins, 83 draws, 164 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yonathan Uritsky?
444 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.