Prepare against Emir Sharshenbekov
FM · Kyrgyzstan · World #3,907 classical · FIDE ID 13810634
When preparing against Emir Sharshenbekov, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 687 games by Emir Sharshenbekov, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emir Sharshenbekov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emir Sharshenbekov 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 | 2,306 | 2,306 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,265 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,316 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 687 | 329 | 58 | 300 | 47.9% |
| As White | 347 | 179 | 37 | 131 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 340 | 150 | 21 | 169 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emir Sharshenbekov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emir Sharshenbekov's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 224 | 64.6% | 54.0% |
| g3 | 102 | 29.4% | 63.7% |
| f4 | 9 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues Nc3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues Nf3 (55.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 29% of White games, 63.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues Bg2 (62.2% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues Bg2 (88.2% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sharshenbekov usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 77 | 46.1% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 31 | 18.6% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 17.4% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 9.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.4% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 79.0% | 48.2% |
| f5 | 12 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Emir Sharshenbekov's chess games
All 687 games by Emir Sharshenbekov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Sep 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: 329 wins, 58 draws, 300 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 102 | 62/6/34 | 60.8% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 49 | 20/4/25 | 40.8% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 43 | 24/4/15 | 55.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 27 | 11/1/15 | 40.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 8/0/10 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Richard Rapport | 2,714 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | B23 |
| Aug 2024 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,696 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C48 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,673 | Titled Tue | A57 |
| Dec 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,673 | World Blitz 2024 | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,661 | World Rapid 2024 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 518 | 279.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-KGZ | 2024 | 25 | 7 | 2,029 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 19 | 8 | 2,218 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,295 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,406 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-KGZ 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emir Sharshenbekov's chess games?
687 games by Emir Sharshenbekov, from Jul 2018 to Sep 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 Emir Sharshenbekov has played.
What does Emir Sharshenbekov play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Emir Sharshenbekov opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.g3 (29% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emir Sharshenbekov answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Emir Sharshenbekov play as White?
As White, Emir Sharshenbekov's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (102 games, 60.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (49 games, 40.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (43 games, 55.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 347 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emir Sharshenbekov play as Black?
As Black, Emir Sharshenbekov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (25 games, 48.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 340 games.
What is Emir Sharshenbekov's FIDE rating?
Emir Sharshenbekov is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,306 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Emir Sharshenbekov played?
Our database contains 687 games by Emir Sharshenbekov, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 329 wins, 58 draws, 300 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emir Sharshenbekov?
687 games by Emir Sharshenbekov 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.