Prepare against Ran Shabtai
FM · Israel · World #26,592 classical · FIDE ID 2800624
Our database contains 302 games by Ran Shabtai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ran Shabtai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ran Shabtai 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 | 2,007 | 2,298 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,246 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,217 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 302 | 86 | 101 | 115 | 28.5% |
| As White | 159 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 143 | 28 | 49 | 66 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ran Shabtai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ran Shabtai's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 65.4% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 15.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 10.7% | 41.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Shabtai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 58.5% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 32.1% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 49.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 30.6% | 36.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
Ran Shabtai's chess games
All 302 games by Ran Shabtai 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: 86 wins, 101 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Mark D Tseitlin | 2,540 | ch-ISR | A31 |
| Jan 1995 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,525 | Gausdal Int | D90 |
| Jan 1996 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,510 | ch-ISR | C48 |
| Jan 1989 | Gad Rechlis | 2,500 | Tel Aviv A | E31 |
| Jan 1995 | Eliahu Shvidler | 2,455 | Czerniak Memorial 11th | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramat Hasharon | 1993 | 25 | 11 | 2,293 |
| Tel Aviv B | 1992 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-ISR | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,400 |
| chT-ISR | 2002 | 13 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Budapest FS09 GM | 1993 | 13 | 5 | 2,358 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 1993 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
| Tel Aviv Hot Summer | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 10th Czerniak Memorial | 1994 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
Interactive opening tree from all 302 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ran Shabtai's chess games?
302 games by Ran Shabtai, 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 Ran Shabtai has played.
What does Ran Shabtai play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Ran Shabtai opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ran Shabtai answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Ran Shabtai play as White?
As White, Ran Shabtai's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ran Shabtai play as Black?
As Black, Ran Shabtai most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Ran Shabtai's FIDE rating?
Ran Shabtai is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Ran Shabtai played?
Our database contains 302 games by Ran Shabtai, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 101 draws, 115 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ran Shabtai?
302 games by Ran Shabtai 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.