Prepare against Alik Gershon
GM · Israel · World #1,305 classical · FIDE ID 2802430
When preparing against Alik Gershon, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 706 games by Alik Gershon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alik Gershon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alik Gershon 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 | 2,424 | 2,546 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,365 | 2,436 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 706 | 288 | 248 | 170 | 40.8% |
| As White | 354 | 171 | 121 | 62 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 352 | 117 | 127 | 108 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alik Gershon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alik Gershon's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 65.3% | 67.7% |
| e4 | 104 | 29.4% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 14 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gershon usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gershon usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gershon usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gershon usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gershon usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Gershon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 158 | 95.2% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.6% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 124 | 89.9% | 48.4% |
| f5 | 10 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
Alik Gershon's chess games
All 706 games by Alik Gershon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 288 wins, 248 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 38 | 15/15/8 | 39.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 9/12/4 | 36.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/6/5 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 14/3/1 | 77.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 101 | 41/29/31 | 40.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 8/15/10 | 24.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2000 | Zurab Azmaiparashvili | 2,673 | 1st ch-EU | A41 |
| Jan 2003 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,629 | Bermuda-A | E39 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,613 | Bermuda-A | D92 |
| Mar 1999 | Christopher Lutz | 2,610 | 15th Czerniak Memorial | B81 |
| Dec 2000 | Emil Sutovsky | 2,609 | ch-ISR | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 70 | 39 | 2,477 |
| ch-ISR | 2004 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,466 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,476 |
| Athens Acropolis Open | 2005 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,602 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 24 | 16 | 2,584 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2001 | 23 | 14 | 2,514 |
| Wch U16 | 1996 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,431 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,469 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Boris Kantsler (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alik Gershon's chess games?
706 games by Alik Gershon, from Apr 2003 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 Alik Gershon has played.
What does Alik Gershon play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Alik Gershon opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alik Gershon answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alik Gershon play as White?
As White, Alik Gershon's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alik Gershon play as Black?
As Black, Alik Gershon most often plays: Sicilian (101 games, 40.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 352 games.
What is Alik Gershon's FIDE rating?
Alik Gershon is currently rated 2,424 in classical chess, 2,365 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Alik Gershon played?
Our database contains 706 games by Alik Gershon, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 248 draws, 170 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alik Gershon?
706 games by Alik Gershon 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.