Prepare against Yotam Shohat
IM · Israel · World #1,866 classical · FIDE ID 2813955
When preparing against Yotam Shohat, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,008 games by Yotam Shohat, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yotam Shohat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yotam Shohat 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 | 2,390 | 2,429 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,339 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,312 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,008 | 393 | 147 | 468 | 39.0% |
| As White | 494 | 205 | 69 | 220 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 514 | 188 | 78 | 248 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yotam Shohat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yotam Shohat's side.
First moves as White (494 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 407 | 82.4% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 32 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 23 | 4.7% | 39.1% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 4.5% | 54.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shohat usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shohat usually continues Nf3 (46.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shohat usually continues d4 (35.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Shohat usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shohat usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Shohat usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 171 | 69.0% | 46.5% |
| e5 | 54 | 21.8% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 20 | 8.1% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 84.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 11.5% | 31.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
Yotam Shohat's chess games
All 1,008 games by Yotam Shohat in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 393 wins, 147 draws, 468 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 66 | 19/12/35 | 28.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 12/10/18 | 30.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/4/14 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/6/17 | 32.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,705 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2024 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,694 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | C78 |
| Feb 2024 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Mar 2023 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,609 | 23rd ch-EU | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 737 | 335 | 2,264 |
| chT-ISR | 2024 | 35 | 16 | 2,404 |
| ch-ISR Open | 2024 | 18 | 13 | 2,321 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,429 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| 16th ch-EU | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,702 |
| TCh-ISR | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yotam Shohat's chess games?
1,008 games by Yotam Shohat, from May 2012 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 Yotam Shohat has played.
What does Yotam Shohat play on the first move as White?
Across 494 games with White in our database, Yotam Shohat opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yotam Shohat answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Yotam Shohat play as White?
As White, Yotam Shohat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 494 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yotam Shohat play as Black?
As Black, Yotam Shohat most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 514 games.
What is Yotam Shohat's FIDE rating?
Yotam Shohat is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Yotam Shohat played?
Our database contains 1,008 games by Yotam Shohat, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 393 wins, 147 draws, 468 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yotam Shohat?
1,008 games by Yotam Shohat 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.