Prepare against Lala Shohradova
WFM · Turkmenistan · World #11,612 classical · FIDE ID 14004089
When preparing against Lala Shohradova, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Lala Shohradova, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lala Shohradova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lala Shohradova 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 | 2,147 | 2,207 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,060 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,171 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 109 | 33 | 90 | 47.0% |
| As White | 111 | 57 | 16 | 38 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 121 | 52 | 17 | 52 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lala Shohradova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lala Shohradova's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 99.1% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 89.9% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 32.5% | 15.4% |
Lala Shohradova's chess games
All 232 games by Lala Shohradova in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Sep 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: 109 wins, 33 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Khanim Balajayeva | 2,350 | Wch Blitz w | E21 |
| May 2026 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 2,346 | Turkic Women's Team 2026 | C19 |
| Mar 2026 | Madinabonu Khalilova | 2,314 | IV International Women's Chess Championship Uzbekistan | Challengers | E04 |
| Nov 2022 | Altanulzii Enkhtuul | 2,302 | 19th Asian Continental Blitz Open w | A58 |
| Apr 2025 | Xeniya Balabayeva | 2,285 | Zonal 3.4 w | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 2,094 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,052 |
| 40th Wch U20 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,054 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,854 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 1,982 |
| Wch U18 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,928 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lala Shohradova's chess games?
232 games by Lala Shohradova, from Jul 2016 to Sep 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 Lala Shohradova has played.
What does Lala Shohradova play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Lala Shohradova opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lala Shohradova answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Lala Shohradova play as White?
As White, Lala Shohradova's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lala Shohradova play as Black?
As Black, Lala Shohradova most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Lala Shohradova's FIDE rating?
Lala Shohradova is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Lala Shohradova played?
Our database contains 232 games by Lala Shohradova, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 33 draws, 90 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lala Shohradova?
232 games by Lala Shohradova 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.