Prepare against Roni Sherf
Israel · World #15,614 classical · FIDE ID 2801280
Our database contains 30 games by Roni Sherf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roni Sherf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roni Sherf 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 | 2,099 | 2,188 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,207 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,202 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roni Sherf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roni Sherf's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sherf usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sherf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Sherf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sherf usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sherf usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Roni Sherf's chess games
All 30 games by Roni Sherf 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1987 | H James Plaskett | 2,460 | Netanya Open | B88 |
| Jan 1987 | Yoseph Sabi | 2,235 | Netanya Open | A96 |
| Jan 1987 | Joaquim Manuel Durao | 2,210 | Netanya Open | B74 |
| May 2016 | Xavier Palomo Teruel | 2,055 | 1st Salou Open U2200 | B53 |
| Apr 2016 | Josep Garcia Espelta | 1,960 | 1st Salou Open U2200 | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netanya Open | 1987 | 7 | 4 | 2,424 |
| chT-ISR | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,268 |
| 1st Salou Open U2200 | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| Ciro tt | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| Salou Open | 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1,732 |
| Holon Open | 1986 | 2 | 0 | 1,970 |
| EU-Cup 13th Final | 1997 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roni Sherf's chess games?
30 games by Roni Sherf, 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 Roni Sherf has played.
What does Roni Sherf play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roni Sherf opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roni Sherf answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roni Sherf play as White?
As White, Roni Sherf's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roni Sherf play as Black?
As Black, Roni Sherf most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Roni Sherf's FIDE rating?
Roni Sherf is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (May 2014).
How many games has Roni Sherf played?
Our database contains 30 games by Roni Sherf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roni Sherf?
30 games by Roni Sherf 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.