Prepare against David Shnaider
Israel · World #11,309 classical · FIDE ID 4106482
Our database contains 35 games by David Shnaider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Shnaider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Shnaider 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 | 2,150 | 2,306 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,264 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,215 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 22.9% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Shnaider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Shnaider's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shnaider usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shnaider usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shnaider usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
David Shnaider's chess games
All 35 games by David Shnaider 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: 8 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Asaf Givon | 2,225 | Petah Tikva | B09 |
| Aug 2007 | Yuri Monakhov | 2,184 | Cheliabinsk CC | A44 |
| Nov 2022 | Nico Schouten | 2,080 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | C29 |
| Nov 2022 | Roland Kutschenko | 2,022 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | C25 |
| Nov 2022 | Konstantinos Pitzl | 2,009 | 30th Wch Seniors 65 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kefar Sava schev | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
| Petah Tikva | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,180 |
| 30th Wch Seniors 65 | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,273 |
| Cheliabinsk CC | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| 31st Wch Seniors 65 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Shnaider's chess games?
35 games by David Shnaider, 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 Shnaider has played.
What does David Shnaider play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Shnaider opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Shnaider answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does David Shnaider play as White?
As White, David Shnaider's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Shnaider play as Black?
As Black, David Shnaider most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is David Shnaider's FIDE rating?
David Shnaider is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Nov 2009).
How many games has David Shnaider played?
Our database contains 35 games by David Shnaider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 18 draws, 9 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Shnaider?
35 games by David Shnaider 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.