Yannay Ben Ari vs Ori Kochavi
Yannay Ben Ari (22, IM, ISR) and Ori Kochavi (22, IM, ISR) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Ben Ari leads with 7 wins to 6, with 7 draws — a 35% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kiryat Ono Autumn 2019 saw Kochavi prevail. With current classical ratings of 2468 and 2352, the Elo model gives Ben Ari a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2468 vs 2352 (Δ +116)
With Yannay Ben Ari as white
60% Yannay20% draw20% Ori
With Ori Kochavi as white
50% Yannay24% draw27% Ori
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yannay Ben Ari | Ori Kochavi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2468 | 2352 |
| Peak rating | 2474 · Mar 2025 | 2430 · Jun 2023 |
| Peak age | 21 | 19 |
| World rank now | #857 | #2,666 |
| World rank peak | #811 | #1,367 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #76 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 800 |
| Months active | 151 | 139 |
| % white wins | 55% | 51% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | 2204 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 165 |
Best Win
Yannay Ben Ari
Ori Kochavi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yannay Ben Ari
Ori Kochavi