Prepare against Eugene Perelshteyn
GM · United States · World #970 classical · FIDE ID 2012529
Our database contains 805 games by Eugene Perelshteyn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eugene Perelshteyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eugene Perelshteyn 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 | 2,454 | 2,555 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 805 | 311 | 329 | 165 | 38.6% |
| As White | 407 | 181 | 153 | 73 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 398 | 130 | 176 | 92 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eugene Perelshteyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eugene Perelshteyn's side.
First moves as White (407 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 54.1% | 63.4% |
| d4 | 140 | 34.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 5.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 5.4% | 65.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 63.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues d4 (68.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues c4 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Perelshteyn usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 76.2% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 23 | 11.9% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 12 | 6.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 4.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 137 | 89.0% | 57.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 4.5% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.9% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Eugene Perelshteyn's chess games
All 805 games by Eugene Perelshteyn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 311 wins, 329 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 25 | 10/12/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 55 | 16/27/12 | 29.1% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 50 | 22/19/9 | 44.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 11/17/8 | 30.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 19 | 2/9/8 | 10.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,699 | 38th World Open | A85 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,647 | 6th Washington Open | D01 |
| Jul 2007 | Zviad Izoria | 2,641 | 35th World Open | E20 |
| Mar 2018 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,632 | Reykjavik Open | C29 |
| Nov 2007 | Kamil Miton | 2,628 | Lubbock SPICE Cup | E33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA | 2008 | 45 | 24.5 | 2,482 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 33 | 20 | 2,548 |
| Wch U20 | 2000 | 25 | 14 | 2,444 |
| ch-USA U18 | 2000 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,424 |
| Bermuda-B | 2003 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,490 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,542 |
| Lubbock SPICE Cup | 2008 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,634 |
| Foxwoods Open | 2014 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eugene Perelshteyn's chess games?
805 games by Eugene Perelshteyn, from Apr 2003 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 Eugene Perelshteyn has played.
What does Eugene Perelshteyn play on the first move as White?
Across 407 games with White in our database, Eugene Perelshteyn opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eugene Perelshteyn answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Eugene Perelshteyn play as White?
As White, Eugene Perelshteyn's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 407 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eugene Perelshteyn play as Black?
As Black, Eugene Perelshteyn most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (55 games, 29.1% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (50 games, 44.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is Eugene Perelshteyn's FIDE rating?
Eugene Perelshteyn is currently rated 2,454 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,555 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Eugene Perelshteyn played?
Our database contains 805 games by Eugene Perelshteyn, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 311 wins, 329 draws, 165 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eugene Perelshteyn?
805 games by Eugene Perelshteyn 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.