Prepare against Ido Gorshtein
GM · Israel · World #303 classical · FIDE ID 2815532
Our database contains 767 games by Ido Gorshtein, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ido Gorshtein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ido Gorshtein 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 | 2,551 | 2,571 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,515 | 2,516 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,436 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 767 | 350 | 255 | 162 | 45.6% |
| As White | 382 | 192 | 116 | 74 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 385 | 158 | 139 | 88 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ido Gorshtein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ido Gorshtein's side.
First moves as White (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 193 | 50.7% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 76 | 19.9% | 69.1% |
| e4 | 46 | 12.1% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 11.0% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 65.5% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues g3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues c4 (65.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …f5 (1% of these games) — Gorshtein usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 131 | 63.0% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 37 | 17.8% | 66.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 7.2% | 46.7% |
| Nc6 | 15 | 7.2% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 60.0% | 55.8% |
| f5 | 27 | 23.5% | 63.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Ido Gorshtein's chess games
All 767 games by Ido Gorshtein in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 350 wins, 255 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 59 | 26/24/9 | 44.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 49 | 22/19/8 | 44.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 10/11/6 | 37.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 52 | 19/23/10 | 36.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,717 | Jerusalem Masters | A28 |
| Sep 2024 | Daniil Dubov | 2,693 | Jerusalem Masters | E71 |
| Apr 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | B94 |
| Jan 2025 | Boris Gelfand | 2,649 | TCh-ISR | A35 |
| Apr 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,640 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 114 | 70 | 2,439 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 49 | 30 | 2,542 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,462 |
| Jerusalem Masters | 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2,549 |
| Dov Porat Rapid A | 2024 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,465 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,555 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,460 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 2,306 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yahli Sokolovsky (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ido Gorshtein's chess games?
767 games by Ido Gorshtein, from May 2014 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 Ido Gorshtein has played.
What does Ido Gorshtein play on the first move as White?
Across 381 games with White in our database, Ido Gorshtein opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ido Gorshtein answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ido Gorshtein play as White?
As White, Ido Gorshtein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (59 games, 44.1% win rate); English Opening (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 382 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ido Gorshtein play as Black?
As Black, Ido Gorshtein most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 385 games.
What is Ido Gorshtein's FIDE rating?
Ido Gorshtein is currently rated 2,551 in classical chess, 2,515 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,571 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ido Gorshtein played?
Our database contains 767 games by Ido Gorshtein, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 255 draws, 162 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ido Gorshtein?
767 games by Ido Gorshtein 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.