Prepare against Dmitry Shirokov
Russia · World #57,291 classical · FIDE ID 54100275
When preparing against Dmitry Shirokov, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%).
Our database contains 38 games by Dmitry Shirokov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitry Shirokov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitry Shirokov 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 | 1,866 | 1,981 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,989 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39.5% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitry Shirokov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitry Shirokov's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shirokov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 10.0% |
Dmitry Shirokov's chess games
All 38 games by Dmitry Shirokov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Alexey Kharitonov | 2,204 | ch-Kirov Region FL | B10 |
| Apr 2018 | Elis Tsarukian | 2,165 | ch-Kirov FL | B20 |
| Apr 2016 | Sergey Savinykh | 2,113 | ch-Kirov | B20 |
| Oct 2015 | Konstantin Kirillov | 2,061 | ch-Kirov Region FL | A84 |
| Oct 2015 | Vladimir Kolomiets | 2,055 | ch-Kirov Region FL | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kirov | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 1,889 |
| ch-Kirov FL | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-Kirov Region FL | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitry Shirokov's chess games?
38 games by Dmitry Shirokov, from May 2015 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 Dmitry Shirokov has played.
What does Dmitry Shirokov play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dmitry Shirokov opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitry Shirokov answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Dmitry Shirokov play as White?
As White, Dmitry Shirokov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitry Shirokov play as Black?
As Black, Dmitry Shirokov most often plays: Horwitz Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dmitry Shirokov's FIDE rating?
Dmitry Shirokov is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Dmitry Shirokov played?
Our database contains 38 games by Dmitry Shirokov, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitry Shirokov?
38 games by Dmitry Shirokov 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.