Prepare against Denis Shagdurov
Russia · World #13,132 classical · FIDE ID 24136735
When preparing against Denis Shagdurov, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 143 games by Denis Shagdurov, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Shagdurov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Shagdurov 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 | 2,127 | 2,191 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 60 | 23 | 60 | 42.0% |
| As White | 68 | 33 | 11 | 24 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 75 | 27 | 12 | 36 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Shagdurov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Shagdurov's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Shagdurov usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Shagdurov usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Shagdurov usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 37 | 84.1% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Denis Shagdurov's chess games
All 143 games by Denis Shagdurov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 60 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Anton1 Petrov | 2,393 | chB-RUS U10 | C90 |
| Sep 2014 | Afrikan Andreev | 2,221 | ch-Buryatia | D42 |
| Jan 2015 | Nikolay Buldaev | 2,173 | ch-Buryatia 3rd | C50 |
| Nov 2014 | Alexey Kharchenko | 2,149 | Novokuznetsk ch-SFO U17 | B36 |
| Oct 2012 | Alexander Lutovinov | 2,145 | 20th Chigorin Memorial | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Buryatia | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,120 |
| Ulan-Ude Open | 2012 | 16 | 6 | 1,940 |
| 20th Chigorin Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,141 |
| 21st Chigorin Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,997 |
| chB-RUS U10 | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,251 |
| Ulan Ude Vakarin Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 11th Ulan-Ude Bajkal Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,085 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Shagdurov's chess games?
143 games by Denis Shagdurov, from Jul 2009 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 Denis Shagdurov has played.
What does Denis Shagdurov play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Denis Shagdurov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Shagdurov answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games).
What openings does Denis Shagdurov play as White?
As White, Denis Shagdurov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Shagdurov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Shagdurov most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Denis Shagdurov's FIDE rating?
Denis Shagdurov is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Denis Shagdurov played?
Our database contains 143 games by Denis Shagdurov, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 23 draws, 60 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Shagdurov?
143 games by Denis Shagdurov 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.