Prepare against Evgenij Shuvalov
FIDE · World #26,516 classical · FIDE ID 4187237
When preparing against Evgenij Shuvalov, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.2% over 123 games.
Our database contains 3,433 games by Evgenij Shuvalov, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Evgenij Shuvalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgenij Shuvalov 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 | 2,008 | 2,281 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,116 | 2,299 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,393 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,433 | 1,529 | 369 | 1,535 | 44.5% |
| As White | 1,710 | 807 | 166 | 737 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 1,723 | 722 | 203 | 798 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgenij Shuvalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgenij Shuvalov's side.
First moves as White (1,709 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,155 | 67.6% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 421 | 24.6% | 52.0% |
| b4 | 60 | 3.5% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 57 | 3.3% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Shuvalov usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (797 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 789 | 99.0% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (563 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 511 | 90.8% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 44 | 7.8% | 38.6% |
| b5 | 4 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Evgenij Shuvalov's chess games
All 3,433 games by Evgenij Shuvalov in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 1,529 wins, 369 draws, 1,535 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 220 | 95/21/104 | 43.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 198 | 112/16/70 | 56.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 105 | 51/6/48 | 48.6% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 104 | 44/10/50 | 42.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 96 | 50/11/35 | 52.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 73 | 28/5/40 | 38.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 66 | 38/3/25 | 57.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 62 | 24/11/27 | 38.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 60 | 37/3/20 | 61.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 57 | 25/5/27 | 43.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 246 | 113/17/116 | 45.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 195 | 80/26/89 | 41.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 170 | 90/23/57 | 52.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 144 | 58/18/68 | 40.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 123 | 47/20/56 | 38.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 105 | 45/9/51 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 89 | 37/9/43 | 41.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 71 | 28/7/36 | 39.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 61 | 28/8/25 | 45.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 24/4/20 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | D43 |
| May 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,692 | 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | C19 |
| Jun 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Aug 2025 | David W L Howell | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
| Apr 2021 | Samuel Sevian | 2,660 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,958 | 1,486 | 2,271 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 197 | 92 | 2,245 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,204 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,251 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,327 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Roberto Junio Brito Molina (11 games) · Olga Matveeva (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgenij Shuvalov's chess games?
3,433 games by Evgenij Shuvalov, from Oct 2003 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 Evgenij Shuvalov has played.
What does Evgenij Shuvalov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,709 games with White in our database, Evgenij Shuvalov opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgenij Shuvalov answers 1...e6 (99% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games), 1...e5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b5 (1% of games).
What openings does Evgenij Shuvalov play as White?
As White, Evgenij Shuvalov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (220 games, 43.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (198 games, 56.6% win rate); English Opening (105 games, 48.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,710 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgenij Shuvalov play as Black?
As Black, Evgenij Shuvalov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (246 games, 45.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (195 games, 41.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (170 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,723 games.
What is Evgenij Shuvalov's FIDE rating?
Evgenij Shuvalov is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,116 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Evgenij Shuvalov played?
Our database contains 3,433 games by Evgenij Shuvalov, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,529 wins, 369 draws, 1,535 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgenij Shuvalov?
3,433 games by Evgenij Shuvalov 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.