Prepare against Joseph Shutzman
FM · United States · World #7,030 classical · FIDE ID 2009692
Our database contains 166 games by Joseph Shutzman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Shutzman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Shutzman 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 | 2,224 | 2,333 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,169 | 2,303 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,296 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 29 | 63 | 74 | 17.5% |
| As White | 81 | 18 | 32 | 31 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 11 | 31 | 43 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Shutzman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Shutzman's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 77.8% | 42.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 21.0% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 41.2% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Shutzman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 22.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Joseph Shutzman's chess games
All 166 games by Joseph Shutzman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 29 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 16 | 2/8/6 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,629 | Ashdod Open | B33 |
| Jan 1996 | Artur Kogan | 2,475 | Tel Aviv ASA | E14 |
| Aug 2016 | Dov Zifroni | 2,459 | Herzliya | C86 |
| Oct 2003 | Vladimir Eljanov | 2,419 | Tel Aviv After Holidays IM | B42 |
| Dec 2006 | Ronen Lev | 2,414 | Herzliya Steinhart Memorial | C29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzliya | 2017 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Tel Aviv Summer | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Tel Aviv Before Thunder Storm | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| Petah Tikva | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| 26th Czerniak Memorial | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT-ISR | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,243 |
| Maccabiah IM2 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,268 |
| Tel Aviv After Holidays IM | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Shutzman's chess games?
166 games by Joseph Shutzman, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Joseph Shutzman has played.
What does Joseph Shutzman play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Joseph Shutzman opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Shutzman answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joseph Shutzman play as White?
As White, Joseph Shutzman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Shutzman play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Shutzman most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Joseph Shutzman's FIDE rating?
Joseph Shutzman is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,169 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Joseph Shutzman played?
Our database contains 166 games by Joseph Shutzman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 63 draws, 74 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Shutzman?
166 games by Joseph Shutzman 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.