Prepare against Guy Tsirilman
Israel · World #6,924 classical · FIDE ID 2820900
When preparing against Guy Tsirilman, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 66 games by Guy Tsirilman, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guy Tsirilman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Tsirilman 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 | 2,227 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,125 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 36.4% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Tsirilman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Tsirilman's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 53.1% | 38.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (41% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Guy Tsirilman's chess games
All 66 games by Guy Tsirilman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Sep 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jens-Uwe Maiwald | 2,416 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Dmitry Fomkin | 2,358 | Montenegro Open 2026 | A07 |
| Sep 2026 | Ritvik Krishnan | 2,338 | SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | E94 |
| Jul 2026 | Bozidar Ivanovic | 2,321 | Montenegro Open 2026 | B90 |
| Nov 2020 | Igor Perelygin | 2,303 | Elitzur Int Online | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| SixDays Open Budapest September 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| Montenegro Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,383 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Jerusalem Israel Open | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,991 |
| 37th Czech Open A 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,167 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Tsirilman's chess games?
66 games by Guy Tsirilman, from Sep 2015 to Sep 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 Guy Tsirilman has played.
What does Guy Tsirilman play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Guy Tsirilman opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Tsirilman answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Guy Tsirilman play as White?
As White, Guy Tsirilman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Tsirilman play as Black?
As Black, Guy Tsirilman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Guy Tsirilman's FIDE rating?
Guy Tsirilman is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Guy Tsirilman played?
Our database contains 66 games by Guy Tsirilman, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Tsirilman?
66 games by Guy Tsirilman 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.