Prepare against Shelley Potikha
Israel · World #134,510 classical · FIDE ID 2863642
When preparing against Shelley Potikha, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 50 games by Shelley Potikha, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shelley Potikha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shelley Potikha 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 | 1,634 | 1,719 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,698 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,529 | 1,601 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shelley Potikha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shelley Potikha's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Potikha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Potikha usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Potikha usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Shelley Potikha's chess games
All 50 games by Shelley Potikha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Emma Cretescu | 1,758 | ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | A46 |
| Nov 2024 | Melissa Xu | 1,731 | World Cadets U12 Girls | B28 |
| Nov 2024 | Gabriela Ivanova | 1,680 | World Cadets U12 Girls | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Tianmu Wang | 1,640 | World Cadets U12 Girls | C52 |
| Nov 2024 | Nebahat Muradova | 1,626 | World Cadets U12 Girls | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,711 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,666 |
| Israeli Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,726 |
| GEO World Cup-A U12 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,411 |
| TCh-ISR Women's Elite | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,762 |
| ch-Rishon Le Ziyyon U18 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,241 |
| GEO World Cup Final U12 Girls | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shelley Potikha's chess games?
50 games by Shelley Potikha, from Sep 2023 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 Shelley Potikha has played.
What does Shelley Potikha play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Shelley Potikha opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shelley Potikha answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Shelley Potikha play as White?
As White, Shelley Potikha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shelley Potikha play as Black?
As Black, Shelley Potikha most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Shelley Potikha's FIDE rating?
Shelley Potikha is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,529 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Shelley Potikha played?
Our database contains 50 games by Shelley Potikha, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shelley Potikha?
50 games by Shelley Potikha 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.