Prepare against Alexander Shuljya
Russia · World #145,522 classical · FIDE ID 34193127
When preparing against Alexander Shuljya, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 68 games by Alexander Shuljya, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Shuljya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Shuljya 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 | 1,606 | 1,944 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,651 | 1,777 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,711 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 14 | 10 | 44 | 20.6% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Shuljya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Shuljya's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 61.8% | 40.5% |
| c4 | 12 | 35.3% | 29.2% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 40.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues Nd2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Shuljya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Alexander Shuljya's chess games
All 68 games by Alexander Shuljya in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Lazard Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Elis Tsarukian | 2,214 | KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | D01 |
| May 2017 | Konstantin Ljashenko | 2,128 | KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | B00 |
| May 2015 | Alexander Barabanov | 1,974 | 5th Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | E04 |
| May 2017 | Genrikh Kostitsyn | 1,859 | KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | D01 |
| May 2017 | Georgij Seidov | 1,813 | KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Kirov Shakhova Memorial | 2019 | 11 | 2 | 1,421 |
| ch-Kirov FL | 2018 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,633 |
| 4th Kirov Vyatka Cup-B | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| 5th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,571 |
| KIrov Arakelian Memorial 7th | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| 5th Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 6th Kirov Vyatki Cup | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,432 |
| 1st Kirov Smetanin Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Shuljya's chess games?
68 games by Alexander Shuljya, from Sep 2014 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 Shuljya has played.
What does Alexander Shuljya play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alexander Shuljya opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.c3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Shuljya answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexander Shuljya play as White?
As White, Alexander Shuljya's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Shuljya play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Shuljya most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Alexander Shuljya's FIDE rating?
Alexander Shuljya is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,651 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Alexander Shuljya played?
Our database contains 68 games by Alexander Shuljya, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 44 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Shuljya?
68 games by Alexander Shuljya 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.