Prepare against Aleksandr Shneider
GM · Ukraine · World #1,105 classical · FIDE ID 14100045
When preparing against Aleksandr Shneider, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 7.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 978 games by Aleksandr Shneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandr Shneider's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandr Shneider 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 | 2,443 | 2,543 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,499 | 2,505 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,446 | 2,453 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 978 | 383 | 433 | 161 | 39.2% |
| As White | 505 | 230 | 212 | 63 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 473 | 153 | 221 | 98 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandr Shneider's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandr Shneider's side.
First moves as White (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 481 | 95.2% | 66.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.8% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Shneider usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shneider usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shneider usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Shneider usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Shneider usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Shneider usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 197 | 97.5% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 95.7% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
Aleksandr Shneider's chess games
All 978 games by Aleksandr Shneider in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 383 wins, 433 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 70 | 28/33/9 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 70 | 30/28/12 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 60 | 21/32/7 | 35.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 58 | 24/30/4 | 41.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 23/14/5 | 54.8% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 14/13/3 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 9/10/0 | 47.4% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 117 | 43/46/28 | 36.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 85 | 22/46/17 | 25.9% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 35 | 8/19/8 | 22.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 28 | 2/17/9 | 7.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 24 | 6/14/4 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 6/12/2 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1994 | Garry Kasparov | 2,805 | EU-Cup 10th Final | A39 |
| May 2007 | Evgenij Miroshnichenko | 2,646 | 3rd UKR Games | E15 |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,625 | Moscow Alekhine Open | E21 |
| Jan 1993 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,620 | Podolsk | E15 |
| Mar 2004 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,606 | 20th Cappelle Open | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URS U26 | 1987 | 60 | 30 | 2,442 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,572 |
| ch-UKR | 1988 | 28 | 15 | 2,400 |
| Cattolica Open | 1994 | 21 | 16 | 2,612 |
| ch-URS52 Semifinal | 1984 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,408 |
| 50th ch-URS First League | 1982 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,527 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 17 | 13.5 | 2,609 |
| ch-Ukraine | 1989 | 15 | 10 | 2,588 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Igor Novikov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandr Shneider's chess games?
978 games by Aleksandr Shneider, from Apr 2003 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 Aleksandr Shneider has played.
What does Aleksandr Shneider play on the first move as White?
Across 505 games with White in our database, Aleksandr Shneider opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandr Shneider answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aleksandr Shneider play as White?
As White, Aleksandr Shneider's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (70 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (60 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 505 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandr Shneider play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandr Shneider most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (117 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (85 games, 25.9% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 22.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 473 games.
What is Aleksandr Shneider's FIDE rating?
Aleksandr Shneider is currently rated 2,443 in classical chess, 2,499 in rapid and 2,446 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Aleksandr Shneider played?
Our database contains 978 games by Aleksandr Shneider, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 383 wins, 433 draws, 161 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandr Shneider?
978 games by Aleksandr Shneider 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.