Prepare against Shmuel Goldberg
ZAF · World #28,477 classical · FIDE ID 14317737
When preparing against Shmuel Goldberg, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 50 games by Shmuel Goldberg, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shmuel Goldberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shmuel Goldberg 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 | 1,995 | 1,999 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 46.0% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shmuel Goldberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shmuel Goldberg's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Goldberg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Shmuel Goldberg's chess games
All 50 games by Shmuel Goldberg in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Eben Mare | 1,982 | South African Open | B80 |
| Apr 2015 | Francois Oberholzer | 1,945 | ch-RSA U20 | A08 |
| Jan 2018 | Tshepang Tlale | 1,874 | ch-RSA Inter Regional | D58 |
| Apr 2015 | Hishaam Essop | 1,788 | ch-RSA U20 | C89 |
| Mar 2016 | Luka Elliott | 1,756 | ch-RSA U18 | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,774 |
| ch-RSA U18 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,661 |
| chT-RSA U18 | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,613 |
| chT-RSA U20 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,696 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1,870 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,778 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shmuel Goldberg's chess games?
50 games by Shmuel Goldberg, from Oct 2014 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 Shmuel Goldberg has played.
What does Shmuel Goldberg play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Shmuel Goldberg opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shmuel Goldberg answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Shmuel Goldberg play as White?
As White, Shmuel Goldberg's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shmuel Goldberg play as Black?
As Black, Shmuel Goldberg most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Shmuel Goldberg's FIDE rating?
Shmuel Goldberg is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Shmuel Goldberg played?
Our database contains 50 games by Shmuel Goldberg, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shmuel Goldberg?
50 games by Shmuel Goldberg 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.