Prepare against Igor Shepelev
Ukraine · World #23,517 classical · FIDE ID 14114909
Our database contains 95 games by Igor Shepelev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Shepelev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Shepelev 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 | 2,029 | 2,183 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 2,199 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 2,021 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 38 | 32 | 25 | 40.0% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 93.8% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Shepelev usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shepelev usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Shepelev usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shepelev usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Shepelev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 38.5% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Igor Shepelev's chess games
All 95 games by Igor Shepelev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,254 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | E66 |
| Jun 2013 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,251 | IBCA Wch Blind Gr2 | A48 |
| Aug 2012 | Chris N Ross | 2,231 | 14th IBCA-ol blind | D36 |
| Jan 2003 | Valery Katuzian | 2,183 | Kharkov Caissa Open | E16 |
| Aug 2012 | Manuel Palacios Perez | 2,166 | 14th IBCA-ol blind | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Vilnius Braille Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,829 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,015 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,736 |
| chT-IBCA EU Blind 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,056 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Shepelev's chess games?
95 games by Igor Shepelev, from Apr 2003 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 Igor Shepelev has played.
What does Igor Shepelev play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Igor Shepelev opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Shepelev answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Igor Shepelev play as White?
As White, Igor Shepelev's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Shepelev play as Black?
As Black, Igor Shepelev most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Igor Shepelev's FIDE rating?
Igor Shepelev is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Igor Shepelev played?
Our database contains 95 games by Igor Shepelev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 32 draws, 25 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Shepelev?
95 games by Igor Shepelev 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.