Prepare against Asaf Gorshtein
Israel · World #16,068 classical · FIDE ID 2821273
Our database contains 39 games by Asaf Gorshtein, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asaf Gorshtein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asaf Gorshtein 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 | 2,094 | 2,243 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 30.8% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues Ne2 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (24% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Asaf Gorshtein's chess games
All 39 games by Asaf Gorshtein in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Jul 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Jan Priebe | 2,254 | 48th Rilton Cup | B83 |
| Jan 2019 | Jose Vicente Jimenez Martinez | 2,253 | 48th Rilton Cup | B06 |
| Mar 2021 | Shay Kadria | 2,086 | ch-ISR U18 | D02 |
| Aug 2023 | Omri Michaeli | 2,050 | ch-ISR U20 | B17 |
| Mar 2021 | Maks Neiman | 1,993 | ch-ISR U18 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 48th Rilton Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,165 |
| chT-ISR U18 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-ISR U18 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,163 |
| ch-ISR U20 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,177 |
| 6th Sitges Sunway Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,206 |
| Dov Porat Rapid A | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asaf Gorshtein's chess games?
39 games by Asaf Gorshtein, from Aug 2015 to Jul 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 Asaf Gorshtein has played.
What does Asaf Gorshtein play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Asaf Gorshtein opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asaf Gorshtein answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Asaf Gorshtein play as White?
As White, Asaf Gorshtein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asaf Gorshtein play as Black?
As Black, Asaf Gorshtein most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Asaf Gorshtein's FIDE rating?
Asaf Gorshtein is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Asaf Gorshtein played?
Our database contains 39 games by Asaf Gorshtein, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asaf Gorshtein?
39 games by Asaf Gorshtein 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.