Prepare against David Gershkowich
FM · Israel · World #18,104 classical · FIDE ID 2803356
Our database contains 205 games by David Gershkowich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Gershkowich's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gershkowich 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 | 2,074 | 2,360 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,269 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,210 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 55 | 61 | 89 | 26.8% |
| As White | 103 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 21 | 28 | 53 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gershkowich's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gershkowich's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 95.1% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Gershkowich usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 63.6% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 14 | 31.8% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 71.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
David Gershkowich's chess games
All 205 games by David Gershkowich 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: 55 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Boris Kantsler | 2,491 | ch-ISR 34th | B40 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Kaspi | 2,464 | chT-ISR | B50 |
| Apr 2009 | Mikhail Klenburg | 2,429 | Petah Tikva | C99 |
| Dec 2008 | Israel Caspi | 2,408 | ch-ISR 34th | B22 |
| Apr 2009 | Arkadius Georg Kalka | 2,397 | Petah Tikva | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2018 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-ISR | 2019 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| Tel Aviv Before Thunder Storm | 2002 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Petah Tikva | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| Moscow Open A | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,227 |
Interactive opening tree from all 205 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gershkowich's chess games?
205 games by David Gershkowich, 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 David Gershkowich has played.
What does David Gershkowich play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, David Gershkowich opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gershkowich answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Gershkowich play as White?
As White, David Gershkowich's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gershkowich play as Black?
As Black, David Gershkowich most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is David Gershkowich's FIDE rating?
David Gershkowich is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Jan 2009).
How many games has David Gershkowich played?
Our database contains 205 games by David Gershkowich, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 61 draws, 89 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gershkowich?
205 games by David Gershkowich 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.