Prepare against Igor Shkuta
Ukraine · World #49,574 classical · FIDE ID 14107465
Our database contains 75 games by Igor Shkuta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Shkuta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Shkuta 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 | 1,895 | 2,083 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 21 | 18 | 36 | 28.0% |
| As White | 36 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 86.1% | 45.2% |
| f4 | 4 | 11.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shkuta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shkuta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Shkuta usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shkuta usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 64.0% | 46.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Igor Shkuta's chess games
All 75 games by Igor Shkuta 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: 21 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Konstantin Maliszewski | 2,350 | ch-Kiev | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Emin Z. Jaghubov | 2,315 | Kiev Independence Cup Open | D04 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexander Malienko | 2,260 | ch-Kiev | C05 |
| Oct 2025 | Lubomir Mikhaletz | 2,256 | Dragomanov Fit Masters | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Oksana Sarana-Hungeling | 2,220 | ch-Kiev | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Kiev | 2000 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,215 |
| Kiev Independence Cup Open | 1999 | 21 | 8 | 2,158 |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,992 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| 2nd Kiev All Ukranian | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Shkuta's chess games?
75 games by Igor Shkuta, 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 Shkuta has played.
What does Igor Shkuta play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Igor Shkuta opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Shkuta answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Igor Shkuta play as White?
As White, Igor Shkuta's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Shkuta play as Black?
As Black, Igor Shkuta most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Igor Shkuta's FIDE rating?
Igor Shkuta is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Igor Shkuta played?
Our database contains 75 games by Igor Shkuta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Shkuta?
75 games by Igor Shkuta 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.