Prepare against Dandar Shoboev
FM · Russia · World #4,736 classical · FIDE ID 44197012
When preparing against Dandar Shoboev, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Dandar Shoboev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dandar Shoboev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dandar Shoboev 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 | 2,281 | 2,301 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,225 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,323 | 2,367 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 97 | 61 | 100 | 37.6% |
| As White | 129 | 50 | 33 | 46 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 47 | 28 | 54 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dandar Shoboev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dandar Shoboev's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 86.0% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 10.1% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 69.2% score
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shoboev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 59.7% | 48.8% |
| e5 | 16 | 23.9% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.4% | 85.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 91.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Dandar Shoboev's chess games
All 258 games by Dandar Shoboev in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 97 wins, 61 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| A45 | London System | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| E07 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Dmitry Bocharov | 2,557 | 14th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup | E11 |
| Jun 2022 | Rudik Makarian | 2,534 | 75th ch-RUS Higher League | A45 |
| Mar 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,473 | Ivi GP Chess 2025 | B66 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Feb 2023 | Kirill Stupak | 2,453 | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | A64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 40 | 22.5 | 2,313 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,115 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,350 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,418 |
| Grand Prix Chess III | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dandar Shoboev's chess games?
258 games by Dandar Shoboev, from Nov 2014 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 Dandar Shoboev has played.
What does Dandar Shoboev play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Dandar Shoboev opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dandar Shoboev answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dandar Shoboev play as White?
As White, Dandar Shoboev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (26 games, 42.3% win rate); London System (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dandar Shoboev play as Black?
As Black, Dandar Shoboev most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 85.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Dandar Shoboev's FIDE rating?
Dandar Shoboev is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,323 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (May 2019).
How many games has Dandar Shoboev played?
Our database contains 258 games by Dandar Shoboev, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 61 draws, 100 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dandar Shoboev?
258 games by Dandar Shoboev 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.