Prepare against Arseniy Shturman
FM · FIDE · World #2,242 classical · FIDE ID 34275797
When preparing against Arseniy Shturman, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 356 games by Arseniy Shturman, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arseniy Shturman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arseniy Shturman 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 | 2,371 | 2,388 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,287 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,201 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 147 | 72 | 137 | 41.3% |
| As White | 181 | 73 | 36 | 72 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 175 | 74 | 36 | 65 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arseniy Shturman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arseniy Shturman's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 98.3% | 50.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 50.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shturman usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shturman usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shturman usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Shturman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shturman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 83 | 95.4% | 58.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 93.1% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Arseniy Shturman's chess games
All 356 games by Arseniy Shturman in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 147 wins, 72 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/3/9 | 53.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/1/10 | 57.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,602 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Sep 2023 | Jun Zhao | 2,571 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | Pavel Ponkratov | 2,565 | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | B92 |
| May 2025 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,519 | Karshi Open III | B92 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 184 | 94.5 | 2,278 |
| Gipslis Memorial Blitz | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,294 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,960 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| Issykkul Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,282 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Namangan Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,194 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,518 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arseniy Shturman's chess games?
356 games by Arseniy Shturman, from May 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 Arseniy Shturman has played.
What does Arseniy Shturman play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Arseniy Shturman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arseniy Shturman answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Arseniy Shturman play as White?
As White, Arseniy Shturman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arseniy Shturman play as Black?
As Black, Arseniy Shturman most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Arseniy Shturman's FIDE rating?
Arseniy Shturman is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Arseniy Shturman played?
Our database contains 356 games by Arseniy Shturman, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 72 draws, 137 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arseniy Shturman?
356 games by Arseniy Shturman 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.