Prepare against Anton Shomoev
GM · Russia · World #905 classical · FIDE ID 4135148
Our database contains 1,345 games by Anton Shomoev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Shomoev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Shomoev 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 | 2,461 | 2,587 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,482 | 2,627 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,457 | 2,582 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,345 | 527 | 494 | 324 | 39.2% |
| As White | 677 | 287 | 253 | 137 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 668 | 240 | 241 | 187 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Shomoev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Shomoev's side.
First moves as White (677 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 507 | 74.9% | 59.6% |
| d4 | 113 | 16.7% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 32 | 4.7% | 78.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 3.7% | 52.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues d4 (56.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shomoev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (307 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 246 | 80.1% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 9.4% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 14 | 4.6% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.6% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 77.3% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 31 | 12.2% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 23 | 9.0% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Anton Shomoev's chess games
All 1,345 games by Anton Shomoev 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: 527 wins, 494 draws, 324 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 74 | 30/22/22 | 40.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 26/20/7 | 49.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 49 | 11/22/16 | 22.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 34 | 14/16/4 | 41.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 32 | 7/15/10 | 21.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 103 | 44/35/24 | 42.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 27/17/13 | 47.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 40 | 19/11/10 | 47.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/13/10 | 39.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 8/14/13 | 22.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 8/18/8 | 23.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,734 | 66th ch-RUS Higher League | A43 |
| Mar 2015 | Alexander Morozevich | 2,711 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | E14 |
| Oct 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,709 | chT-RUS Rapid | C67 |
| Feb 2011 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,689 | 10th Moscow Aeroflot Open A | E36 |
| Sep 2011 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,689 | 7th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sibiria Region | 2011 | 45 | 34 | 2,575 |
| chT2-RUS | 2022 | 28 | 20 | 2,582 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2009 | 26 | 10 | 2,493 |
| 3rd ACP Blitz Prelim 2 | 2004 | 20 | 8 | 2,418 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2022 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,600 |
| RUS-Cup | 2001 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 18 | 12 | 2,610 |
| Astana Open | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,578 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Bocharov (17 games) · Pavel Smirnov (13 games) · Evgeniy Najer (11 games) · Dmitry Kokarev (10 games)
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Where can I find Anton Shomoev's chess games?
1,345 games by Anton Shomoev, 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 Anton Shomoev has played.
What does Anton Shomoev play on the first move as White?
Across 677 games with White in our database, Anton Shomoev opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Shomoev answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Anton Shomoev play as White?
As White, Anton Shomoev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (74 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (49 games, 22.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 677 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Shomoev play as Black?
As Black, Anton Shomoev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (103 games, 42.7% win rate); Modern Defense (57 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 668 games.
What is Anton Shomoev's FIDE rating?
Anton Shomoev is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,482 in rapid and 2,457 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,587 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Anton Shomoev played?
Our database contains 1,345 games by Anton Shomoev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 527 wins, 494 draws, 324 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Shomoev?
1,345 games by Anton Shomoev 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.