Prepare against Aleksandr Shimanov
GM · Russia · World #208 classical · FIDE ID 4198603
When preparing against Aleksandr Shimanov, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 38.3% over 115 games.
Our database contains 5,087 games by Aleksandr Shimanov, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Shimanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Shimanov 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 | 2,578 | 2,664 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,589 | 2,682 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,572 | 2,731 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5,087 | 2,829 | 1,028 | 1,230 | 55.6% |
| As White | 2,565 | 1,540 | 474 | 551 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 2,522 | 1,289 | 554 | 679 | 51.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Shimanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Shimanov's side.
First moves as White (2,565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 951 | 37.1% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 946 | 36.9% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 304 | 11.9% | 71.7% |
| c4 | 157 | 6.1% | 70.4% |
| b3 | 146 | 5.7% | 73.6% |
| g3 | 31 | 1.2% | 77.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues Bg5 (68.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues c4 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues Nf3 (71.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shimanov usually continues d4 (64.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 398 | 35.6% | 63.4% |
| e6 | 216 | 19.3% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 210 | 18.8% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 98 | 8.8% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 94 | 8.4% | 65.4% |
| b6 | 39 | 3.5% | 75.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (920 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 454 | 49.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 312 | 33.9% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 56 | 6.1% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 3.0% | 66.1% |
| d6 | 26 | 2.8% | 71.2% |
| b6 | 22 | 2.4% | 63.6% |
Aleksandr Shimanov's chess games
All 5,087 games by Aleksandr Shimanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Sep 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: 2,829 wins, 1,028 draws, 1,230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 184 | 124/22/38 | 67.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 166 | 101/28/37 | 60.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 142 | 78/36/28 | 54.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 140 | 99/9/32 | 70.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 127 | 73/28/26 | 57.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 126 | 79/14/33 | 62.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 121 | 59/35/27 | 48.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 104 | 62/25/17 | 59.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 89 | 61/14/14 | 68.5% |
| D02 | London System | 87 | 51/17/19 | 58.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 205 | 98/46/61 | 47.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 197 | 110/30/57 | 55.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 127 | 63/32/32 | 49.6% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 124 | 65/21/38 | 52.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 115 | 44/42/29 | 38.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 88 | 50/18/20 | 56.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 83 | 49/17/17 | 59.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 82 | 47/18/17 | 57.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 59 | 30/14/15 | 50.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 56 | 25/19/12 | 44.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,852 | PRO League Prelim | B21 |
| Jun 2020 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,835 | Titled Tue | D03 |
| Dec 2022 | Yangyi Yu | 2,807 | Wch Blitz | B34 |
| Feb 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,804 | PRO League Stage | A47 |
| Jun 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,792 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,668 | 1,853.5 | 2,573 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 64 | 39.5 | 2,637 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 63 | 35 | 2,652 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 41 | 23.5 | 2,615 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2012 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,558 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,711 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2014 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,531 |
| Moscow Open A | 2015 | 29 | 16 | 2,539 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (45 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (34 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (30 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (28 games) · Daniil Lintchevski (28 games) · Alexey Sarana (27 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (24 games) · Jeffery Xiong (23 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Shimanov's chess games?
5,087 games by Aleksandr Shimanov, from Apr 2004 to Sep 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 Aleksandr Shimanov has played.
What does Aleksandr Shimanov play on the first move as White?
Across 2,565 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Shimanov opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Shimanov answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Shimanov play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Shimanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (184 games, 67.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (166 games, 60.8% win rate); Indian Defense (142 games, 54.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,565 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Shimanov play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Shimanov most often plays: Indian Defense (205 games, 47.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (197 games, 55.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (127 games, 49.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,522 games.
What is Aleksandr Shimanov's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Shimanov is currently rated 2,578 in classical chess, 2,589 in rapid and 2,572 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,664 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Aleksandr Shimanov played?
Our database contains 5,087 games by Aleksandr Shimanov, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,829 wins, 1,028 draws, 1,230 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Shimanov?
5,087 games by Aleksandr Shimanov 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.