Prepare against Andrey Shirokov
Russia · World #9,415 classical · FIDE ID 24113646
When preparing against Andrey Shirokov, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%).
Our database contains 103 games by Andrey Shirokov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Shirokov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Shirokov 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 | 2,179 | 2,280 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,266 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,291 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 42 | 29 | 32 | 40.8% |
| As White | 46 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 22 | 15 | 20 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Shirokov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Shirokov's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 15.2% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 5 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.7% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (8% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 55.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Andrey Shirokov's chess games
All 103 games by Andrey Shirokov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 42 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Mikhail Nigametzianov | 2,373 | ch-Novokuznetsk HL | C22 |
| Apr 2009 | Albert Sergeev | 2,326 | ch-Novokuznetsk | B17 |
| Apr 2009 | Evgeniy Suchkov | 2,311 | ch-Novokuznetsk | E21 |
| May 2008 | Eduard Pautov | 2,307 | ch-Novokuznetsk HL | B42 |
| Mar 2008 | Igor Karpov | 2,277 | ch-Sibiria Region | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Novokuznetsk | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,264 |
| Novokuznetsk Open | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk HL | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Ugra Cup Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,074 |
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
| Novokuznetsk Goriainov Memorial Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| ch-Novokuznetsk Open | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| 20th Ugra Governor's Cup | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Shirokov's chess games?
103 games by Andrey Shirokov, from Apr 2005 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 Andrey Shirokov has played.
What does Andrey Shirokov play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Andrey Shirokov opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Shirokov answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrey Shirokov play as White?
As White, Andrey Shirokov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Shirokov play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Shirokov most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Andrey Shirokov's FIDE rating?
Andrey Shirokov is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Andrey Shirokov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Andrey Shirokov, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Shirokov?
103 games by Andrey Shirokov 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.