Yannay Ben Ari vs Yuval Yaniv
Yannay Ben Ari (22, IM, ISR) and Yuval Yaniv (21, IM, ISR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Yaniv leads the classical series 6–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2468 and 2451, the Elo model gives Ben Ari a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2468 vs 2451 (Δ +17)
With Yannay Ben Ari as white
44% Yannay26% draw30% Yuval
With Yuval Yaniv as white
33% Yannay28% draw38% Yuval
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yannay Ben Ari | Yuval Yaniv | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2468 | 2451 |
| Peak rating | 2474 · Mar 2025 | 2467 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 21 |
| World rank now | #857 | #1,002 |
| World rank peak | #811 | #844 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #35 |
| Games (career, STD) | 968 | 811 |
| Months active | 151 | 133 |
| % white wins | 55% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2344 | 2396 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 220 | 141 |
Best Win
Yannay Ben Ari
Yuval Yaniv
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
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
Yuval Yaniv