Prepare against Alexander S. Shevchenko
Russia · World #16,985 classical · FIDE ID 34357726
When preparing against Alexander S. Shevchenko, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander S. Shevchenko, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander S. Shevchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander S. Shevchenko 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 | 2,086 | 2,086 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,087 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 4 | 22 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander S. Shevchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander S. Shevchenko's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Alexander S. Shevchenko's chess games
All 42 games by Alexander S. Shevchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Argisht Voskanyan | 2,270 | Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | C29 |
| Aug 2024 | Anna Afonasieva | 2,148 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D02 |
| Oct 2022 | Marsel Kumargaliev | 2,047 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Yaroslav Naumovich | 2,031 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | D38 |
| Aug 2024 | Aldar Babarinov | 2,009 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,475 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,773 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,493 |
| Korchnoi Mem Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander S. Shevchenko's chess games?
42 games by Alexander S. Shevchenko, from Jul 2018 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 Alexander S. Shevchenko has played.
What does Alexander S. Shevchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexander S. Shevchenko opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander S. Shevchenko answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Alexander S. Shevchenko play as White?
As White, Alexander S. Shevchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander S. Shevchenko play as Black?
As Black, Alexander S. Shevchenko most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alexander S. Shevchenko's FIDE rating?
Alexander S. Shevchenko is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alexander S. Shevchenko played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alexander S. Shevchenko, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander S. Shevchenko?
42 games by Alexander S. Shevchenko 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.