Prepare against Andrei Shchekachev
GM · France · World #1,029 classical · FIDE ID 4107730
When preparing against Andrei Shchekachev, expect 1.Nf3 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.4% over 53 games.
Our database contains 2,291 games by Andrei Shchekachev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Shchekachev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Shchekachev 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 | 2,449 | 2,593 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,484 | 2,584 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,572 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,291 | 1,090 | 741 | 457 | 47.6% |
| As White | 1,137 | 609 | 342 | 186 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 1,154 | 481 | 399 | 271 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Shchekachev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Shchekachev's side.
First moves as White (1,137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 750 | 66.0% | 68.9% |
| e4 | 263 | 23.1% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 81 | 7.1% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 2.4% | 57.4% |
| g3 | 14 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues d4 (67.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shchekachev usually continues d3 (76.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (530 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 293 | 55.3% | 60.6% |
| d6 | 88 | 16.6% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 73 | 13.8% | 46.6% |
| Nc6 | 41 | 7.7% | 73.2% |
| g6 | 24 | 4.5% | 64.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 294 | 66.4% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 109 | 24.6% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 21 | 4.7% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 17 | 3.8% | 55.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Andrei Shchekachev's chess games
All 2,291 games by Andrei Shchekachev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 1,090 wins, 741 draws, 457 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 156 | 84/52/20 | 53.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 89 | 44/19/26 | 49.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 79 | 49/18/12 | 62.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 78 | 30/37/11 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 76 | 51/17/8 | 67.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 36/25/12 | 49.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 49 | 29/9/11 | 59.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 27/15/7 | 55.1% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 35 | 21/10/4 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 31 | 18/6/7 | 58.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 155 | 72/43/39 | 46.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 131 | 72/33/26 | 55.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 92 | 37/37/18 | 40.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 88 | 35/32/21 | 39.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 53 | 14/20/19 | 26.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 51 | 25/16/10 | 49.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 21/8/15 | 47.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 39 | 25/8/6 | 64.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 15/12/9 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,734 | 9th Wch Blitz | A08 |
| Apr 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,708 | 1st Calatrava Rapid Open | B00 |
| Jan 2015 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,705 | ch-Paris Blitz | B51 |
| Aug 1998 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,690 | 51st ch-RUS | B18 |
| Jul 2012 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,686 | Aix les Bains rap Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 42 | 28 | 2,585 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 35 | 26 | 2,517 |
| ch-FRA blitz | 2019 | 32 | 20 | 2,573 |
| ch-Paris | 2010 | 30 | 18.5 | 2,455 |
| Schwarzach Open A | 2002 | 27 | 21.5 | 2,618 |
| ch-FRA Blitz | 2023 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,561 |
| Clichy Rapid Open | 2023 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-Paris IdF | 2024 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,499 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sergey A. Fedorchuk (20 games) · Kamran Shirazi (15 games) · Laurent Fressinet (14 games) · Christian Bauer (12 games) · Thal Abergel (12 games) · Jules Moussard (12 games) · Namig Guliyev (11 games) · Sebastien Maze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Shchekachev's chess games?
2,291 games by Andrei Shchekachev, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Shchekachev has played.
What does Andrei Shchekachev play on the first move as White?
Across 1,137 games with White in our database, Andrei Shchekachev opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Shchekachev answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Andrei Shchekachev play as White?
As White, Andrei Shchekachev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (156 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (89 games, 49.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (79 games, 62.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Shchekachev play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Shchekachev most often plays: Sicilian (155 games, 46.5% win rate); Modern Defense (131 games, 55.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (92 games, 40.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,154 games.
What is Andrei Shchekachev's FIDE rating?
Andrei Shchekachev is currently rated 2,449 in classical chess, 2,484 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Andrei Shchekachev played?
Our database contains 2,291 games by Andrei Shchekachev, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,090 wins, 741 draws, 457 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Shchekachev?
2,291 games by Andrei Shchekachev 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.