Prepare against Andrey Shariyazdanov
GM · Serbia · World #842 classical · FIDE ID 4122747
When preparing against Andrey Shariyazdanov, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,042 games by Andrey Shariyazdanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Shariyazdanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Shariyazdanov 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 | 2,468 | 2,603 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,422 | 2,579 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,434 | 2,545 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,042 | 402 | 482 | 158 | 38.6% |
| As White | 525 | 230 | 243 | 52 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 517 | 172 | 239 | 106 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Shariyazdanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Shariyazdanov's side.
First moves as White (525 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 381 | 72.6% | 69.2% |
| Nf3 | 85 | 16.2% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 49 | 9.3% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (69.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Shariyazdanov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (242 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 205 | 84.7% | 56.8% |
| g6 | 16 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 89.6% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 9 | 4.7% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.6% | 20.0% |
Andrey Shariyazdanov's chess games
All 1,042 games by Andrey Shariyazdanov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 402 wins, 482 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 76 | 43/28/5 | 56.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 72 | 19/44/9 | 26.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 46 | 17/24/5 | 37.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 45 | 24/20/1 | 53.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 23/7/3 | 69.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 14/11/0 | 56.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 9/11/1 | 42.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 3/14/3 | 15.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/11/1 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 18 | 12/5/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 55 | 19/23/13 | 34.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 55 | 17/22/16 | 30.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 50 | 21/18/11 | 42.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 44 | 13/25/6 | 29.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 8/15/2 | 32.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 5/13/7 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 7/16/1 | 29.2% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/12/2 | 39.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,658 | 68th ch-RUS Higher League | A37 |
| Oct 2018 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,628 | chT-RUS rapid | A04 |
| Oct 1998 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,625 | Olympiad-33 | E04 |
| Oct 1998 | Karen Asrian | 2,600 | Olympiad-33 | D36 |
| Sep 2000 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,599 | EU-Cup 16th | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CRO | 2005 | 77 | 50.5 | 2,596 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2004 | 51 | 34.5 | 2,594 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 45 | 30 | 2,561 |
| ch-RUS sf | 1998 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,435 |
| Oberwart Open | 2004 | 27 | 22 | 2,604 |
| Zadar Open | 1999 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,598 |
| chT2-RUS | 2016 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,497 |
| RUS-Cup06 | 2001 | 18 | 10 | 2,471 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Shariyazdanov's chess games?
1,042 games by Andrey Shariyazdanov, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Andrey Shariyazdanov has played.
What does Andrey Shariyazdanov play on the first move as White?
Across 525 games with White in our database, Andrey Shariyazdanov opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Shariyazdanov answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Andrey Shariyazdanov play as White?
As White, Andrey Shariyazdanov's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (76 games, 56.6% win rate); Slav Defense (72 games, 26.4% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 525 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Shariyazdanov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Shariyazdanov most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (50 games, 42.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 517 games.
What is Andrey Shariyazdanov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Shariyazdanov is currently rated 2,468 in classical chess, 2,422 in rapid and 2,434 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,603 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Andrey Shariyazdanov played?
Our database contains 1,042 games by Andrey Shariyazdanov, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 402 wins, 482 draws, 158 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Shariyazdanov?
1,042 games by Andrey Shariyazdanov 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.