Prepare against Denis Shmeliov
IM · Ukraine · World #2,691 classical · FIDE ID 14115433
Our database contains 365 games by Denis Shmeliov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Shmeliov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Shmeliov 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 | 2,351 | 2,461 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 365 | 120 | 147 | 98 | 32.9% |
| As White | 184 | 66 | 75 | 43 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 181 | 54 | 72 | 55 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Shmeliov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Shmeliov's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 169 | 91.8% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 5.4% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Shmeliov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 41.9% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 20 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 21.6% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 9.5% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 60.9% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 23 | 35.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Denis Shmeliov's chess games
All 365 games by Denis Shmeliov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 120 wins, 147 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 6/17/7 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,600 | Berkeley Open | D15 |
| Jan 2011 | Davorin Kuljasevic | 2,545 | Berkeley Open | E42 |
| Dec 2007 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,528 | 17th North American Open | C11 |
| Nov 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,499 | New York GM-B | D38 |
| Jan 2018 | Angel Arribas Lopez | 2,483 | Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM A | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA tt | 2015 | 55 | 26.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-UKR sf | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| Queen City IM | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,395 |
| Manchester 03 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,312 |
| Berkeley Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,578 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,424 |
| 26th Chicago Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,357 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,440 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Shmeliov's chess games?
365 games by Denis Shmeliov, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Shmeliov has played.
What does Denis Shmeliov play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Denis Shmeliov opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Shmeliov answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Denis Shmeliov play as White?
As White, Denis Shmeliov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (30 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Shmeliov play as Black?
As Black, Denis Shmeliov most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Denis Shmeliov's FIDE rating?
Denis Shmeliov is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Denis Shmeliov played?
Our database contains 365 games by Denis Shmeliov, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 147 draws, 98 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Shmeliov?
365 games by Denis Shmeliov 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.