Prepare against Dmitrij Shustov
Russia · World #70,201 classical · FIDE ID 34149489
When preparing against Dmitrij Shustov, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 104 games by Dmitrij Shustov, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrij Shustov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrij Shustov 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 | 1,821 | 1,939 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,881 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,874 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 25 | 25 | 54 | 24.0% |
| As White | 55 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrij Shustov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrij Shustov's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 47.3% | 23.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 32.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shustov usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Shustov usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Shustov usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shustov usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Shustov usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Shustov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 23.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Dmitrij Shustov's chess games
All 104 games by Dmitrij Shustov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 25 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/2/11 | 7.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Konstantin Ljashenko | 2,114 | 4th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial A | B20 |
| Apr 2018 | Sergey Savinykh | 2,096 | ch-Kirov FL | B06 |
| Aug 2017 | Leonid Dvinskikh | 2,044 | 4th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial A | D35 |
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Barabanov | 2,033 | Kirov Vyatki Cup-B 3rd | E15 |
| Aug 2018 | Pavel Shipitsyn | 1,940 | 5th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov FL | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| 5th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,765 |
| 7th Vyatka Cup | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,666 |
| 4th Kirov Chudinovskikh Memorial A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| 5th Kirov Arakelian Memorial-B | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| 4th Kirov Vyatka Cup-B | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-Kirov | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Kirov Vyatki Cup-B 3rd | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrij Shustov's chess games?
104 games by Dmitrij Shustov, from Jan 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 Dmitrij Shustov has played.
What does Dmitrij Shustov play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Dmitrij Shustov opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrij Shustov answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Dmitrij Shustov play as White?
As White, Dmitrij Shustov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrij Shustov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrij Shustov most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Dmitrij Shustov's FIDE rating?
Dmitrij Shustov is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (May 2018).
How many games has Dmitrij Shustov played?
Our database contains 104 games by Dmitrij Shustov, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrij Shustov?
104 games by Dmitrij Shustov 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.