Prepare against Ehud Shachar
IM · Israel · World #5,471 classical · FIDE ID 2802198
Our database contains 206 games by Ehud Shachar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ehud Shachar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ehud Shachar 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 | 2,261 | 2,416 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,155 | 2,362 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,357 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 68 | 55 | 83 | 33.0% |
| As White | 99 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 107 | 36 | 20 | 51 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ehud Shachar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ehud Shachar's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 82.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Shachar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Shachar usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Shachar usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Shachar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shachar usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Shachar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 97.7% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Ehud Shachar's chess games
All 206 games by Ehud Shachar 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: 68 wins, 55 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 39 | 13/12/14 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 38 | 9/12/17 | 23.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jan-Christian Schroeder | 2,550 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | C91 |
| Jan 1994 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,550 | ch-ISR | C06 |
| Dec 2016 | Vitali Golod | 2,549 | ch-ISR | B30 |
| Jan 2017 | Awonder Liang | 2,496 | 15th Gibraltar Masters | A95 |
| Nov 2002 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,494 | ch-ISR | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2016 | 56 | 27 | 2,401 |
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 35 | 12.5 | 2,311 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,297 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,304 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,467 |
| 18th Gibraltar Masters | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,214 |
| Livigno Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,506 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ehud Shachar's chess games?
206 games by Ehud Shachar, 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 Ehud Shachar has played.
What does Ehud Shachar play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Ehud Shachar opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ehud Shachar answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ehud Shachar play as White?
As White, Ehud Shachar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ehud Shachar play as Black?
As Black, Ehud Shachar most often plays: Horwitz Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Ehud Shachar's FIDE rating?
Ehud Shachar is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,155 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ehud Shachar played?
Our database contains 206 games by Ehud Shachar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 55 draws, 83 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ehud Shachar?
206 games by Ehud Shachar 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.