Prepare against Shay Porat
IM · Israel · World #705 classical · FIDE ID 2806258
Our database contains 238 games by Shay Porat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shay Porat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shay Porat 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 | 2,486 | 2,527 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,499 | 2,520 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,553 | 2,553 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 84 | 76 | 78 | 35.3% |
| As White | 131 | 61 | 38 | 32 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 23 | 38 | 46 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shay Porat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shay Porat's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 127 | 96.9% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Porat usually continues c4 (67.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Porat usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Porat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Porat usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Porat usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 59.6% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 20 | 38.5% | 32.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 97.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Shay Porat's chess games
All 238 games by Shay Porat 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: 84 wins, 76 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Ilia Smirin | 2,652 | chT-ISR 13 | A41 |
| May 2007 | Evgeny Postny | 2,622 | chT-ISR | E04 |
| Mar 2011 | Alexander Zubov | 2,583 | chT-ISR 1011 | E46 |
| May 2009 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,577 | chT-ISR 0809 | B50 |
| Mar 2012 | Dan Zoler | 2,541 | chT-ISR 1112 | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ISR | 2004 | 18 | 8 | 2,330 |
| Budapest FS12 GM | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,410 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 2004 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-ISR | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 2,496 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| 5th Ramat Aviv | 2003 | 11 | 8 | 2,468 |
| Tel Aviv Spring | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Tel Aviv | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shay Porat's chess games?
238 games by Shay Porat, 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 Shay Porat has played.
What does Shay Porat play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Shay Porat opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shay Porat answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Shay Porat play as White?
As White, Shay Porat's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shay Porat play as Black?
As Black, Shay Porat most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Shay Porat's FIDE rating?
Shay Porat is currently rated 2,486 in classical chess, 2,499 in rapid and 2,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Shay Porat played?
Our database contains 238 games by Shay Porat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 76 draws, 78 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shay Porat?
238 games by Shay Porat 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.