Prepare against Kirill Shoshin
FM · FIDE · World #6,662 classical · FIDE ID 34167061
Our database contains 512 games by Kirill Shoshin, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kirill Shoshin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kirill Shoshin 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 | 2,232 | 2,329 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,179 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,179 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 512 | 154 | 141 | 217 | 30.1% |
| As White | 251 | 78 | 71 | 102 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 261 | 76 | 70 | 115 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kirill Shoshin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kirill Shoshin's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 76.1% | 43.2% |
| e4 | 30 | 12.0% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 6.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.4% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues e4 (21.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Shoshin usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 40.5% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 34 | 28.1% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 22 | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 7.4% | 22.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 76.3% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 17.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Kirill Shoshin's chess games
All 512 games by Kirill Shoshin in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 154 wins, 141 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/5/13 | 21.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 1/7/5 | 7.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,567 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Nov 2023 | Conrad Holt | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | D10 |
| Jun 2023 | Adam Horvath | 2,472 | 2nd Balatonlelle Rigo Memorial GM | E28 |
| Mar 2023 | Christian Braun | 2,449 | 23rd ch-EU | A07 |
| May 2024 | Mikhael Garakov | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 132 | 49 | 2,152 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,205 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,071 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| 57th Biel HTO | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Budapest FS06 GM | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,222 |
| 07 Budapest SixDays IM B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kirill Shoshin's chess games?
512 games by Kirill Shoshin, from Mar 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 Kirill Shoshin has played.
What does Kirill Shoshin play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Kirill Shoshin opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kirill Shoshin answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kirill Shoshin play as White?
As White, Kirill Shoshin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kirill Shoshin play as Black?
As Black, Kirill Shoshin most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Kirill Shoshin's FIDE rating?
Kirill Shoshin is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Kirill Shoshin played?
Our database contains 512 games by Kirill Shoshin, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 141 draws, 217 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kirill Shoshin?
512 games by Kirill Shoshin 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.