Prepare against D.N. Shmakov
IM · Russia · World #5,206 classical · FIDE ID 4127056
Our database contains 36 games by D.N. Shmakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find D.N. Shmakov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout D.N. Shmakov 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 | 2,268 | 2,375 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,103 | 2,322 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,166 | 2,354 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of D.N. Shmakov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from D.N. Shmakov's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Shmakov usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Shmakov usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Shmakov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Shmakov usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
D.N. Shmakov's chess games
All 36 games by D.N. Shmakov 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Vladimir Osipov | 2,257 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jul 2006 | Ashat Nukin | 2,238 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | D03 |
| Jul 2003 | Oleg Yuryevich Pavlov | 2,198 | 1st RUS-Cup | B57 |
| Feb 2016 | Aleksandr Bragin | 2,187 | ch-RUS SFO | A01 |
| Jul 2006 | Dmitry Kartashov | 2,184 | 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st RUS-Cup | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| ch-Zheleznogorsk | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,145 |
| 10th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| ch-RUS SFO | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find D.N. Shmakov's chess games?
36 games by D.N. Shmakov, 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 D.N. Shmakov has played.
What does D.N. Shmakov play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, D.N. Shmakov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, D.N. Shmakov answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does D.N. Shmakov play as White?
As White, D.N. Shmakov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does D.N. Shmakov play as Black?
As Black, D.N. Shmakov most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is D.N. Shmakov's FIDE rating?
D.N. Shmakov is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,103 in rapid and 2,166 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Jul 2003).
How many games has D.N. Shmakov played?
Our database contains 36 games by D.N. Shmakov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against D.N. Shmakov?
36 games by D.N. Shmakov 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.