Prepare against Demyan Shevtsov
Russia · World #90,040 classical · FIDE ID 34275746
When preparing against Demyan Shevtsov, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 44 games by Demyan Shevtsov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Demyan Shevtsov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Demyan Shevtsov 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 | 1,759 | 1,905 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,652 | 1,675 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,832 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 22.7% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Demyan Shevtsov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Demyan Shevtsov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 20.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 20.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Shevtsov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Demyan Shevtsov's chess games
All 44 games by Demyan Shevtsov in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Julian Pereda Villalba | 1,660 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C01 |
| Jul 2019 | Antoni Martin Sanchez | 1,628 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Aaron Gallego Obrador | 1,612 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D53 |
| Jan 2019 | Christian Schoeppe | 1,544 | 18th Marianske Lazne Open | A03 |
| Jul 2019 | Raul Marcos Rodriguez | 1,354 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,377 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,418 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,640 |
| chT-RUS U11 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,023 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,398 |
| ch-EU School U07 | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 746 |
| 18th Marianske Lazne Open | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,913 |
| Marianske Lazne Open | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Demyan Shevtsov's chess games?
44 games by Demyan Shevtsov, from Feb 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 Demyan Shevtsov has played.
What does Demyan Shevtsov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Demyan Shevtsov opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Demyan Shevtsov answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Demyan Shevtsov play as White?
As White, Demyan Shevtsov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Demyan Shevtsov play as Black?
As Black, Demyan Shevtsov most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Demyan Shevtsov's FIDE rating?
Demyan Shevtsov is currently rated 1,759 in classical chess, 1,652 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Demyan Shevtsov played?
Our database contains 44 games by Demyan Shevtsov, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Demyan Shevtsov?
44 games by Demyan Shevtsov 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.