Prepare against Steven Slobodiansky
FM · Israel · World #3,988 classical · FIDE ID 2818523
Our database contains 79 games by Steven Slobodiansky, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven Slobodiansky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Slobodiansky 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 | 2,303 | 2,312 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,282 | 2,282 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,286 | 2,344 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 36.7% |
| As White | 40 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 65.0% | 67.3% |
| b3 | 10 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 67.3% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Slobodiansky usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 71.4% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Steven Slobodiansky's chess games
All 79 games by Steven Slobodiansky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 29 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,479 | Bratislava exe Open | B40 |
| Oct 2023 | Semen I. Dvoirys | 2,466 | Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | A01 |
| Oct 2024 | Gad Rechlis | 2,459 | Dov Porat Rapid A | B07 |
| Sep 2024 | Johnatan Bakalchuk | 2,446 | Jerusalem Open | D01 |
| Sep 2023 | Juraj Lipka | 2,383 | Bratislava exe Open | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Netanya Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| Bratislava exe Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,395 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Blitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| Ramat Gan Dov Porat Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| TCh-ISR GpA | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,302 |
| 37th Belgrade Trophy | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Slobodiansky's chess games?
79 games by Steven Slobodiansky, from May 2015 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 Steven Slobodiansky has played.
What does Steven Slobodiansky play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Steven Slobodiansky opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Slobodiansky answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Steven Slobodiansky play as White?
As White, Steven Slobodiansky's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Slobodiansky play as Black?
As Black, Steven Slobodiansky most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Steven Slobodiansky's FIDE rating?
Steven Slobodiansky is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,282 in rapid and 2,286 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Steven Slobodiansky played?
Our database contains 79 games by Steven Slobodiansky, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 25 draws, 25 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Slobodiansky?
79 games by Steven Slobodiansky 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.