Prepare against Guy Tsirilman
Israel · World #5,373 classical · FIDE ID 2820900
When preparing against Guy Tsirilman, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 57 games by Guy Tsirilman, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 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 | 2,263 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,141 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,125 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 21 | 11 | 25 | 36.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
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 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 59.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tsirilman usually continues g3 (25.0% 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 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Guy Tsirilman's chess games
All 57 games by Guy Tsirilman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| 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: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 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% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Maiwald,JU | 2,416 | 37th Czech Open A 2026 | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Fomkin,Dmitry | 2,358 | Montenegro Open 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Ivanovic,B | 2,321 | Montenegro Open 2026 | B90 |
| Nov 2020 | Igor Perelygin | 2,303 | Elitzur Int Online | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Noam Sason | 2,197 | ch-ISR Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,829 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Montenegro Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,383 |
| 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 |
| Elitzur Int Online | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,263 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Tsirilman's chess games?
57 games by Guy Tsirilman, from Sep 2015 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 Guy Tsirilman has played.
What does Guy Tsirilman play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Guy Tsirilman opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (7% 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 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Guy Tsirilman play as White?
As White, Guy Tsirilman's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 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); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Guy Tsirilman's FIDE rating?
Guy Tsirilman is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Guy Tsirilman played?
Our database contains 57 games by Guy Tsirilman, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Tsirilman?
57 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.