Prepare against Asaf Shoham
Israel · World #8,044 classical · FIDE ID 2804948
Our database contains 32 games by Asaf Shoham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Asaf Shoham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Asaf Shoham 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 | 2,204 | 2,304 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,232 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 40.6% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Asaf Shoham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Asaf Shoham's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 70.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 70.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Shoham usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shoham usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Shoham usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shoham usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Asaf Shoham's chess games
All 32 games by Asaf Shoham in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Salvador Alonso | 2,443 | Internet Section 18-A | B22 |
| Jan 1997 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,280 | ch-EU U14 | B18 |
| Mar 2003 | Mayan Paz | 2,247 | Internet Section 18-A | C54 |
| Mar 2003 | Sven Holger Heimsoth | 2,171 | Internet Section 18-A | C14 |
| Jan 1997 | Jesus Alberto Alcazar Jimenez | 2,040 | ch-EU U14 | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U14 | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,552 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,299 |
| WUCC Open U16 | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,013 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,454 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,528 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 2 | 1 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Asaf Shoham's chess games?
32 games by Asaf Shoham, from Apr 2003 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 Shoham has played.
What does Asaf Shoham play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Asaf Shoham opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Asaf Shoham answers 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Asaf Shoham play as White?
As White, Asaf Shoham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Asaf Shoham play as Black?
As Black, Asaf Shoham most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Asaf Shoham's FIDE rating?
Asaf Shoham is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Asaf Shoham played?
Our database contains 32 games by Asaf Shoham, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Asaf Shoham?
32 games by Asaf Shoham 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.