Prepare against Rafael Sharon
IM · ZMB · World #4,301 classical · FIDE ID 74601580
When preparing against Rafael Sharon, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 403 games by Rafael Sharon, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Sharon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Sharon 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 | 2,295 | 2,333 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,213 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 155 | 68 | 180 | 38.5% |
| As White | 205 | 81 | 34 | 90 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 198 | 74 | 34 | 90 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Sharon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Sharon's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 37.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 73 | 35.8% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.2% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| e3 | 6 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sharon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sharon usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sharon usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sharon usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sharon usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sharon usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 68.2% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.8% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 70.4% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
Rafael Sharon's chess games
All 403 games by Rafael Sharon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 155 wins, 68 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B22 |
| Dec 2025 | Artin Ashraf | 2,470 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,449 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Mar 2026 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,433 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 171 | 88 | 2,256 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,302 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,272 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,775 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,295 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Sharon's chess games?
403 games by Rafael Sharon, from Oct 2016 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 Rafael Sharon has played.
What does Rafael Sharon play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Rafael Sharon opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Sharon answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Rafael Sharon play as White?
As White, Rafael Sharon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 205 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Sharon play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Sharon most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Rafael Sharon's FIDE rating?
Rafael Sharon is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Rafael Sharon played?
Our database contains 403 games by Rafael Sharon, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 68 draws, 180 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Sharon?
403 games by Rafael Sharon 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.