Prepare against Andrey Shkurkin
FM · Russia · World #6,718 classical · FIDE ID 34179647
Our database contains 151 games by Andrey Shkurkin, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Shkurkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Shkurkin 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 | 2,231 | 2,339 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,211 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,271 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 38 | 34 | 79 | 25.2% |
| As White | 78 | 25 | 19 | 34 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 73 | 13 | 15 | 45 | 17.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Shkurkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Shkurkin's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 79.5% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.0% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues c4 (34.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Shkurkin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 78.8% | 19.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 65.5% | 31.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Andrey Shkurkin's chess games
All 151 games by Andrey Shkurkin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 38 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 23 | 5/4/14 | 21.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 0/0/10 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Rashad Rzayev | 2,423 | ch-Odoev | A48 |
| Feb 2016 | Aleksey Gusev | 2,421 | Tula Rjazanov Memorial | D37 |
| Oct 2019 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,409 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | A62 |
| Feb 2016 | Georgiy Pogosyan | 2,378 | Tula Rjazanov Memorial | B22 |
| Oct 2025 | Svyatoslav Lisenkov | 2,322 | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tula | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2,233 |
| chT-RUS blitz | 2018 | 11 | 0 | 2,131 |
| chT-RUS rapid | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,002 |
| 20th Voronezh Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,111 |
| Tula Suetin Mem | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-World School U17 12th | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,813 |
| 21st Voronezh Open A | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Shkurkin's chess games?
151 games by Andrey Shkurkin, from Dec 2013 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 Shkurkin has played.
What does Andrey Shkurkin play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Andrey Shkurkin opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Shkurkin answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrey Shkurkin play as White?
As White, Andrey Shkurkin's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Shkurkin play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Shkurkin most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Andrey Shkurkin's FIDE rating?
Andrey Shkurkin is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Andrey Shkurkin played?
Our database contains 151 games by Andrey Shkurkin, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 34 draws, 79 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Shkurkin?
151 games by Andrey Shkurkin 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.