Prepare against Ivan Shevchenko
Russia · World #37,424 classical · FIDE ID 4111613
Our database contains 66 games by Ivan Shevchenko, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Shevchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Shevchenko 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 | 1,947 | 2,137 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,052 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,037 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 29 | 15 | 22 | 43.9% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Shevchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Shevchenko's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shevchenko usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
Ivan Shevchenko's chess games
All 66 games by Ivan Shevchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Dmitry Rozhko | 2,313 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | B01 |
| Jan 2016 | Vadim Gunchenko | 2,283 | Dvorkovich Memorial Open | B32 |
| Oct 2013 | Rustam Dosaev | 2,137 | ch-Astrakhan Region | A06 |
| Mar 2018 | Vasily Ermolov | 2,005 | ch-South FR | C01 |
| Nov 2011 | Aleksey Ivlev | 1,983 | ch-Astrakhan | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aktyubinsk Mayor's Cup | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 1,946 |
| Dvorkovich Memorial Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| ch-South FR | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Astrakhan Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-Astrakhan | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,148 |
| ch-Astrakhan Region | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
| Kaluga Tsiolkovsky Memorial Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,155 |
| 25th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Shevchenko's chess games?
66 games by Ivan Shevchenko, from Jan 2009 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 Ivan Shevchenko has played.
What does Ivan Shevchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ivan Shevchenko opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Shevchenko answers 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games).
What openings does Ivan Shevchenko play as White?
As White, Ivan Shevchenko's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Shevchenko play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Shevchenko most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ivan Shevchenko's FIDE rating?
Ivan Shevchenko is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Ivan Shevchenko played?
Our database contains 66 games by Ivan Shevchenko, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Shevchenko?
66 games by Ivan Shevchenko 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.