Prepare against Alexander Shelk
FM · Russia · World #15,147 classical · FIDE ID 4175719
When preparing against Alexander Shelk, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 54.2% over 48 games.
Our database contains 311 games by Alexander Shelk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Shelk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Shelk 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 | 2,104 | 2,405 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,114 | 2,395 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,349 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 187 | 62 | 62 | 60.1% |
| As White | 157 | 98 | 30 | 29 | 62.4% |
| As Black | 154 | 89 | 32 | 33 | 57.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Shelk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Shelk's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 89.2% | 72.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.1% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 72.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Shelk usually continues c4 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Shelk usually continues c4 (74.4% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Shelk usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Shelk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Shelk usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Shelk usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 84.0% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 9.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 77.5% | 79.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.5% | 85.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Alexander Shelk's chess games
All 311 games by Alexander Shelk 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: 187 wins, 62 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 31 | 17/8/6 | 54.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/7/15 | 54.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Alexander Obukhov | 2,485 | ch-RUS sf | A07 |
| Dec 2010 | Dmitry Obolenskikh | 2,467 | ch-Irkutsk | D16 |
| Jan 1991 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,465 | ch-URS Club | D27 |
| Oct 2007 | Sergey Kiselev | 2,434 | ch-Irkutsk City | D76 |
| Jul 2014 | Dmitry Pushkarev | 2,407 | 11th Ulan-Ude Bajkal Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Irkutsk Region | 2017 | 69 | 42.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-Irkutsk | 2017 | 53 | 39.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-Irkutsk City | 2008 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-Irkutsk Open | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,286 |
| Irkutsk Baykal Open | 2015 | 18 | 16 | 2,234 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2009 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,387 |
| Irkutsk Summer | 2008 | 13 | 11 | 2,195 |
| ch-Irkutsk Region final | 2008 | 12 | 11 | 2,520 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Obolenskikh (16 games) · Alexander Khantuev (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Shelk's chess games?
311 games by Alexander Shelk, 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 Alexander Shelk has played.
What does Alexander Shelk play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Alexander Shelk opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Shelk answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alexander Shelk play as White?
As White, Alexander Shelk's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Shelk play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Shelk most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is Alexander Shelk's FIDE rating?
Alexander Shelk is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,114 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Alexander Shelk played?
Our database contains 311 games by Alexander Shelk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 62 draws, 62 losses (60.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Shelk?
311 games by Alexander Shelk 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.