Prepare against Artem Shinkarov
Russia · World #26,667 classical · FIDE ID 54153867
When preparing against Artem Shinkarov, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 101 games by Artem Shinkarov, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Artem Shinkarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artem Shinkarov 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 | 2,007 | 2,052 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,213 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,146 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 34 | 30 | 37 | 33.7% |
| As White | 50 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artem Shinkarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artem Shinkarov's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 66.0% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Shinkarov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 69.6% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Artem Shinkarov's chess games
All 101 games by Artem Shinkarov in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 34 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Andrei Purtov | 2,353 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | C00 |
| Jan 2020 | Aldiyar Ansat | 2,263 | 16th Moscow Open A | C42 |
| Oct 2022 | Viacheslav Balabanov | 2,248 | 29th Chigorin Memorial | A16 |
| Feb 2021 | Vladimir Mikhailovsky | 2,228 | 17th Moscow Open A | A12 |
| Jan 2023 | Valentin Vlassow | 2,224 | 21st Orsha Open A | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,877 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,854 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| 17th Moscow Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artem Shinkarov's chess games?
101 games by Artem Shinkarov, from Nov 2015 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 Artem Shinkarov has played.
What does Artem Shinkarov play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Artem Shinkarov opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artem Shinkarov answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Artem Shinkarov play as White?
As White, Artem Shinkarov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artem Shinkarov play as Black?
As Black, Artem Shinkarov most often plays: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Artem Shinkarov's FIDE rating?
Artem Shinkarov is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Artem Shinkarov played?
Our database contains 101 games by Artem Shinkarov, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 30 draws, 37 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artem Shinkarov?
101 games by Artem Shinkarov 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.