Prepare against Lev Shangin
CM · United States · World #7,829 classical · FIDE ID 55681085
When preparing against Lev Shangin, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Lev Shangin, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lev Shangin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lev Shangin 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 | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,974 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,169 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 91 | 75 | 94 | 35.0% |
| As White | 135 | 46 | 41 | 48 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 125 | 45 | 34 | 46 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lev Shangin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lev Shangin's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 89.6% | 51.2% |
| c3 | 7 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shangin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shangin usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shangin usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Shangin usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shangin usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Shangin usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 95.1% | 53.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 65.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Lev Shangin's chess games
All 260 games by Lev Shangin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - Aug 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: 91 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Oleksii Bilych | 2,447 | CCCSA Fall IMC | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Florian Hujbert | 2,429 | Sixdays Budapest 2026 July | IM C | ? |
| Apr 2025 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Apr 2025 | A Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | L M S T De Silva | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 74 | 36 | 2,215 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,926 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,186 |
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM C | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,279 |
| CCCSA Fall IMC | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,165 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,028 |
| NY Marshall Winter IM D | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lev Shangin's chess games?
260 games by Lev Shangin, from May 2021 to Aug 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 Lev Shangin has played.
What does Lev Shangin play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Lev Shangin opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lev Shangin answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Lev Shangin play as White?
As White, Lev Shangin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lev Shangin play as Black?
As Black, Lev Shangin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Lev Shangin's FIDE rating?
Lev Shangin is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lev Shangin played?
Our database contains 260 games by Lev Shangin, covering May 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 75 draws, 94 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lev Shangin?
260 games by Lev Shangin 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.