Prepare against Arkadiy Shakun
Russia · World #21,369 classical · FIDE ID 34344560
Our database contains 61 games by Arkadiy Shakun, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arkadiy Shakun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arkadiy Shakun 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 | 2,046 | 2,135 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,215 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,216 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 15 | 9 | 37 | 24.6% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arkadiy Shakun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arkadiy Shakun's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Shakun usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Shakun usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Shakun usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 15.0% |
Arkadiy Shakun's chess games
All 61 games by Arkadiy Shakun in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,457 | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | A36 |
| Jul 2023 | David Zakaryan | 2,310 | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | B40 |
| Jul 2021 | Arsen Mnatsakanian | 2,260 | Malaya Zemlya Open | B09 |
| Jul 2023 | Ahmad Bimiev | 2,242 | Novorossiysk Small Land Open | C00 |
| Oct 2021 | Olga Derli | 2,186 | Sochi Lobanov Memorial | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anapa Sea Harbor Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,929 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,283 |
| Dzhubga Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,307 |
| Malaya Zemlya Open | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,156 |
| Dzhubga Blitz Open | 2023 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,945 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,959 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Blitz | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arkadiy Shakun's chess games?
61 games by Arkadiy Shakun, from Jul 2018 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 Arkadiy Shakun has played.
What does Arkadiy Shakun play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Arkadiy Shakun opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arkadiy Shakun answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Arkadiy Shakun play as White?
As White, Arkadiy Shakun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arkadiy Shakun play as Black?
As Black, Arkadiy Shakun most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Arkadiy Shakun's FIDE rating?
Arkadiy Shakun is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Arkadiy Shakun played?
Our database contains 61 games by Arkadiy Shakun, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arkadiy Shakun?
61 games by Arkadiy Shakun 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.