Prepare against Karina Shamsutdinova
Russia · World #71,461 classical · FIDE ID 44109733
When preparing against Karina Shamsutdinova, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 74 games by Karina Shamsutdinova, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karina Shamsutdinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karina Shamsutdinova 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 | 1,817 | 1,977 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,930 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,889 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 12 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karina Shamsutdinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karina Shamsutdinova's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 94.7% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Shamsutdinova usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Shamsutdinova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Shamsutdinova usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Shamsutdinova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shamsutdinova usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Karina Shamsutdinova's chess games
All 74 games by Karina Shamsutdinova in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Ana Benderac | 2,173 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | A30 |
| Sep 2020 | Olga Petrukhina | 2,134 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | D37 |
| Sep 2021 | Ekaterina Nasyrova | 2,091 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | A34 |
| Sep 2021 | Rada Danilova | 2,032 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | E15 |
| Sep 2022 | Karmen Mar | 1,982 | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,952 |
| Satka Autumn Open w | 2022 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,796 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation B | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| chT-RUS U14 Girls | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| ch-Ural w | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,678 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial rapid-B | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,948 |
| Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,083 |
| chT-RUS Blitz w | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karina Shamsutdinova's chess games?
74 games by Karina Shamsutdinova, from Jan 2015 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 Karina Shamsutdinova has played.
What does Karina Shamsutdinova play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Karina Shamsutdinova opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karina Shamsutdinova answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Karina Shamsutdinova play as White?
As White, Karina Shamsutdinova's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karina Shamsutdinova play as Black?
As Black, Karina Shamsutdinova most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Karina Shamsutdinova's FIDE rating?
Karina Shamsutdinova is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Karina Shamsutdinova played?
Our database contains 74 games by Karina Shamsutdinova, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karina Shamsutdinova?
74 games by Karina Shamsutdinova 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.