Prepare against Mordechai Shrentzel
FM · Israel · World #26,939 classical · FIDE ID 2800632
Our database contains 170 games by Mordechai Shrentzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mordechai Shrentzel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mordechai Shrentzel 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 | 2,172 | 2,322 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,242 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,259 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 34 | 76 | 60 | 20.0% |
| As White | 84 | 20 | 38 | 26 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 14 | 38 | 34 | 16.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mordechai Shrentzel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mordechai Shrentzel's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 82.1% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Shrentzel usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 29.3% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 22.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Mordechai Shrentzel's chess games
All 170 games by Mordechai Shrentzel 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: 34 wins, 76 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 11/14/11 | 30.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Leonid Shmuter | 2,505 | chT-ISR | B04 |
| Jan 1994 | Pal Petran | 2,480 | Budapest FS08 IM | E92 |
| Jan 1990 | Michael Zeitlein | 2,465 | Tel Aviv BIKURI | B22 |
| Jan 1989 | Tibor Karolyi | 2,430 | Haringey | E49 |
| Jan 1995 | Eduard Grinshpun | 2,390 | Czerniak Memorial 11th | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Hasharon | 1992 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Tel Aviv ASA | 1993 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-World U20 19th | 1980 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 1994 | 13 | 7 | 2,374 |
| chT-ISR | 2002 | 12 | 5 | 2,307 |
| Tel Aviv | 1987 | 11 | 4 | 2,248 |
| 10th Czerniak Memorial | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Czerniak Memorial 11th | 1995 | 11 | 4 | 2,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mordechai Shrentzel's chess games?
170 games by Mordechai Shrentzel, 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 Mordechai Shrentzel has played.
What does Mordechai Shrentzel play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Mordechai Shrentzel opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mordechai Shrentzel answers 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mordechai Shrentzel play as White?
As White, Mordechai Shrentzel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mordechai Shrentzel play as Black?
As Black, Mordechai Shrentzel most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Mordechai Shrentzel's FIDE rating?
Mordechai Shrentzel is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Mordechai Shrentzel played?
Our database contains 170 games by Mordechai Shrentzel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 76 draws, 60 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mordechai Shrentzel?
170 games by Mordechai Shrentzel 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.