Prepare against Raem Sherman
FM · Israel · World #4,095 classical · FIDE ID 2822288
Our database contains 723 games by Raem Sherman, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raem Sherman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raem Sherman 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 | 2,300 | 2,396 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,378 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,372 | 2,437 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 723 | 300 | 126 | 297 | 41.5% |
| As White | 359 | 167 | 67 | 125 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 364 | 133 | 59 | 172 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raem Sherman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raem Sherman's side.
First moves as White (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 69.8% | 57.2% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 8.7% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 25 | 7.0% | 52.0% |
| b3 | 24 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.0% | 78.6% |
| b4 | 6 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sherman usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sherman usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sherman usually continues d4 (68.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 48.4% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sherman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Sherman usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sherman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 40.2% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 34 | 18.5% | 39.7% |
| e5 | 33 | 17.9% | 48.5% |
| b6 | 19 | 10.3% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 73.6% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 15.7% | 39.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.8% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Raem Sherman's chess games
All 723 games by Raem Sherman 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: 300 wins, 126 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 13/2/9 | 54.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | C77 |
| May 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jun 2024 | Gata Kamsky | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Mar 2025 | N Petrov | 2,588 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 326 | 151.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2026 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,312 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,402 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,407 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| 37th Pula Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raem Sherman's chess games?
723 games by Raem Sherman, 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 Raem Sherman has played.
What does Raem Sherman play on the first move as White?
Across 358 games with White in our database, Raem Sherman opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raem Sherman answers 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Raem Sherman play as White?
As White, Raem Sherman's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raem Sherman play as Black?
As Black, Raem Sherman most often plays: Catalan (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Raem Sherman's FIDE rating?
Raem Sherman is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,372 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (May 2026).
How many games has Raem Sherman played?
Our database contains 723 games by Raem Sherman, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 126 draws, 297 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raem Sherman?
723 games by Raem Sherman 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.