Prepare against Andrei Shalygin
Russia · World #12,169 classical · FIDE ID 4122836
Our database contains 35 games by Andrei Shalygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Shalygin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Shalygin 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 | 2,139 | 2,311 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,311 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,311 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Shalygin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Shalygin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Shalygin usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Shalygin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Shalygin usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shalygin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Andrei Shalygin's chess games
All 35 games by Andrei Shalygin 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,413 | Bronstein Memorial | B22 |
| Oct 2022 | Evgenij Kalegin | 2,291 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | C10 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,284 | ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | B22 |
| Feb 2025 | Vitaly Teterev | 2,257 | Bronstein Memorial | B22 |
| Oct 2018 | Maksim Karalkin | 2,191 | 10th Sochi ChessAmateur Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,378 |
| Bronstein Memorial | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,300 |
| ch-St Petersburg Seniors Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,092 |
| St Petersburg Rapid | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,221 |
| St Petersburg Blitz prelim | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2,097 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial Blitz | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Shalygin's chess games?
35 games by Andrei Shalygin, 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 Andrei Shalygin has played.
What does Andrei Shalygin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Andrei Shalygin opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Shalygin answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Andrei Shalygin play as White?
As White, Andrei Shalygin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Shalygin play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Shalygin most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Andrei Shalygin's FIDE rating?
Andrei Shalygin is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Andrei Shalygin played?
Our database contains 35 games by Andrei Shalygin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Shalygin?
35 games by Andrei Shalygin 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.