Prepare against Dore Sheppard
United States · World #62,268 classical · FIDE ID 2008173
When preparing against Dore Sheppard, expect 1.Nf3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 67 games by Dore Sheppard, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dore Sheppard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dore Sheppard 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 | 1,849 | 2,117 | Sep 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 9 | 32 | 38.8% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 6 | 20 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2025): 206 rated games against 190 different opponents, across 40 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 180 | 59 | 48 | 73 | 32.8% | 2,000 | 1,930 | 11 |
| Blitz | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 46.2% | 2,116 | 1,998 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 78 | 11 | 16 | 51 | 14.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 76 | 34 | 19 | 23 | 44.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,922 | 1,522 |
| 2024 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1,956 | 1,728 |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,573 | 1,464 |
| 2022 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1,579 | 1,739 |
| 2021 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1,934 | 1,908 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2,025 | 2,025 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2,116 | 1,966 |
| 2018 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2,136 | 2,025 |
| 2017 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2,155 | 2,005 |
| 2016 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 2,092 | 2,071 |
| 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 | 2,307 |
| 2014 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2,024 | 1,824 |
| 2013 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,055 | 1,855 |
| 2012 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2,091 | 2,091 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2,297 | 2,297 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2,150 | 1,910 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2,139 | 2,039 |
| 2007 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2,156 | 2,083 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dore Sheppard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dore Sheppard's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 87.9% | 56.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 88% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues b3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues b3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sheppard usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Dore Sheppard's chess games
All 67 games by Dore Sheppard in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Ben Dean-Kawamura | 2,338 | ch-NY State 134th | A11 |
| Feb 2002 | Roger Patterson | 2,173 | Bermuda Open Playoff Amateur | E17 |
| Feb 2012 | Grant Xu | 2,125 | USA-chT Amateur East | A21 |
| Sep 2007 | Evan Rabin | 2,011 | ch-New York State 129th | B23 |
| Feb 2003 | John Hathaway | 2,007 | USA-chT Amateur East | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,421 |
| US Masters Open | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Bermuda Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,322 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,252 |
| ch-New York State 132nd | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,956 |
| Bermuda Open Playoff Amateur | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,289 |
| ch-New York State 129th | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-NY State 134th | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dore Sheppard's chess games?
67 games by Dore Sheppard, from Jul 2009 to Nov 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 Dore Sheppard has played.
What does Dore Sheppard play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Dore Sheppard opens with 1.Nf3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dore Sheppard answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Dore Sheppard play as White?
As White, Dore Sheppard's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dore Sheppard play as Black?
As Black, Dore Sheppard most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Dore Sheppard's FIDE rating?
Dore Sheppard is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Dore Sheppard played?
Our database contains 67 games by Dore Sheppard, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dore Sheppard?
67 games by Dore Sheppard 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.