Prepare against Benjamin Shoykhet
United States · World #58,671 classical · FIDE ID 30919746
When preparing against Benjamin Shoykhet, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 43 games by Benjamin Shoykhet, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Shoykhet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Shoykhet 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 | 1,861 | 1,985 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,052 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 16.3% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Shoykhet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Shoykhet's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 95.2% | 22.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 22.5% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Shoykhet usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shoykhet usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Shoykhet usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Shoykhet usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Benjamin Shoykhet's chess games
All 43 games by Benjamin Shoykhet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Paul Chambers Ezra | 2,283 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | B31 |
| Oct 2018 | Doug Eckert | 2,124 | 12th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | A04 |
| Dec 2022 | David Zhurbinsky | 2,059 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | B36 |
| Oct 2021 | Eugene Yanayt | 2,034 | Clayton SPICE Cup Open | A25 |
| Oct 2021 | Riley M Shoaf | 2,031 | Clayton SPICE Cup Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 1,865 |
| 10th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,842 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,073 |
| Clayton SPICE Cup Open | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| 12th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,919 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,891 |
| Charlotte Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Shoykhet's chess games?
43 games by Benjamin Shoykhet, from Oct 2017 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 Benjamin Shoykhet has played.
What does Benjamin Shoykhet play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Benjamin Shoykhet opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Shoykhet answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Shoykhet play as White?
As White, Benjamin Shoykhet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Shoykhet play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Shoykhet most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Benjamin Shoykhet's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Shoykhet is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Benjamin Shoykhet played?
Our database contains 43 games by Benjamin Shoykhet, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (16.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Shoykhet?
43 games by Benjamin Shoykhet 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.