Prepare against Aleksandar Shumantov
DEU · World #60,819 classical · FIDE ID 12914304
When preparing against Aleksandar Shumantov, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Aleksandar Shumantov, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandar Shumantov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandar Shumantov 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 | 1,853 | 1,926 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,938 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,889 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandar Shumantov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandar Shumantov's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Shumantov usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Aleksandar Shumantov's chess games
All 30 games by Aleksandar Shumantov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Goran Krastev | 2,154 | Albena Open B | A43 |
| Sep 2019 | Jordan Nikolov | 1,948 | Primorsko Open B | C45 |
| Sep 2017 | Petko Patev | 1,869 | 4th Sofia MGU Rapid Open | D45 |
| Sep 2019 | Georgi Galunov | 1,806 | Primorsko Open B | C45 |
| Aug 2016 | Valentin Chartazanov | 1,709 | 31st Teteven Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primorsko Open B | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,873 |
| 36th Sofia MGU Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| 4th Sofia MGU Rapid Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,829 |
| Albena Open B | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,948 |
| 31st Teteven Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,981 |
| Sofia MGU Open 136th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,206 |
| Mizia Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandar Shumantov's chess games?
30 games by Aleksandar Shumantov, from Oct 2015 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 Aleksandar Shumantov has played.
What does Aleksandar Shumantov play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Aleksandar Shumantov opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandar Shumantov answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Aleksandar Shumantov play as White?
As White, Aleksandar Shumantov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandar Shumantov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandar Shumantov most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 12 games.
What is Aleksandar Shumantov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandar Shumantov is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Aleksandar Shumantov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Aleksandar Shumantov, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandar Shumantov?
30 games by Aleksandar Shumantov 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.