Prepare against Eliran Shilon Rahav
FM · Israel · World #3,700 classical · FIDE ID 2844958
Our database contains 239 games by Eliran Shilon Rahav, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eliran Shilon Rahav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eliran Shilon Rahav 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 | 2,312 | 2,367 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,292 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,319 | 2,329 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 104 | 36 | 99 | 43.5% |
| As White | 115 | 51 | 19 | 45 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 124 | 53 | 17 | 54 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eliran Shilon Rahav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eliran Shilon Rahav's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 98.3% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rahav usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rahav usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rahav usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rahav usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rahav usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 97.4% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Eliran Shilon Rahav's chess games
All 239 games by Eliran Shilon Rahav in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Aug 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: 104 wins, 36 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/2/14 | 44.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,530 | Jerusalem Open Rapid | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Yair Parkhov | 2,499 | ch-ISR Open | D37 |
| Mar 2025 | Noe Tutisani | 2,440 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B35 |
| May 2023 | Alon Mindlin | 2,435 | Ramat Gan Lag BaOmer Open | C26 |
| Jul 2024 | Marek Mica | 2,384 | 35th Pardubice Rapid Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 15 | 7 | 2,314 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 13 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,973 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,685 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-Rishon Le Ziyyon U18 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,731 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eliran Shilon Rahav's chess games?
239 games by Eliran Shilon Rahav, from May 2019 to Aug 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 Eliran Shilon Rahav has played.
What does Eliran Shilon Rahav play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Eliran Shilon Rahav opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eliran Shilon Rahav answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Eliran Shilon Rahav play as White?
As White, Eliran Shilon Rahav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eliran Shilon Rahav play as Black?
As Black, Eliran Shilon Rahav most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Eliran Shilon Rahav's FIDE rating?
Eliran Shilon Rahav is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,319 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Eliran Shilon Rahav played?
Our database contains 239 games by Eliran Shilon Rahav, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 36 draws, 99 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eliran Shilon Rahav?
239 games by Eliran Shilon Rahav 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.