Prepare against Alexander Sharikov
Russia · World #18,323 classical · FIDE ID 4195400
Our database contains 418 games by Alexander Sharikov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Sharikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Sharikov 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 | 2,072 | 2,202 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,207 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,194 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 418 | 171 | 70 | 177 | 40.9% |
| As White | 200 | 85 | 32 | 83 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 218 | 86 | 38 | 94 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Sharikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Sharikov's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 41.0% | 47.0% |
| b3 | 40 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 16.0% | 42.2% |
| e4 | 18 | 9.0% | 55.6% |
| c3 | 13 | 6.5% | 38.5% |
| Nc3 | 8 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 47.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues Bb2 (78.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sharikov usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 26 | 25.7% | 48.1% |
| Nc6 | 19 | 18.8% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.9% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 64.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 13.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 10.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| h6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Alexander Sharikov's chess games
All 418 games by Alexander Sharikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 171 wins, 70 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 39 | 19/8/12 | 48.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 33 | 15/3/15 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Maxim Turov | 2,565 | Tuapse Rapid Open | E33 |
| Jul 2021 | Sergey Smagin | 2,551 | Tuapse Blitz Open | C03 |
| Sep 2020 | Juan Carlos Obregon Rivero | 2,520 | 2nd NWC Int Cup | A04 |
| Feb 2021 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,515 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A11 |
| Sep 2020 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,512 | 2nd NWC Int Cup | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 29 | 14 | 2,302 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,015 |
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,203 |
| Tuapse Blitz Open | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-PNWCC Online Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,482 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Sharikov's chess games?
418 games by Alexander Sharikov, from Jan 2005 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 Alexander Sharikov has played.
What does Alexander Sharikov play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Alexander Sharikov opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Sharikov answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Alexander Sharikov play as White?
As White, Alexander Sharikov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Sharikov play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Sharikov most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Alexander Sharikov's FIDE rating?
Alexander Sharikov is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Alexander Sharikov played?
Our database contains 418 games by Alexander Sharikov, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 70 draws, 177 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Sharikov?
418 games by Alexander Sharikov 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.