Prepare against Leyla Shohradova
WCM · Turkmenistan · World #16,917 classical · FIDE ID 14004259
Our database contains 113 games by Leyla Shohradova, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Leyla Shohradova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leyla 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 | 2,086 | 2,182 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,037 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,139 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 49 | 9 | 55 | 43.4% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 4 | 24 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 5 | 31 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leyla Shohradova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leyla Shohradova's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 100.0% | 50.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 100.0% | 42.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Leyla Shohradova's chess games
All 113 games by Leyla Shohradova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 49 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,412 | Russian Chess Crown A | D85 |
| Dec 2023 | Gulruhbegim Tokhirjonova | 2,370 | Wch Blitz w | E16 |
| Dec 2023 | Khanim Balajayeva | 2,350 | Wch Blitz w | E05 |
| Dec 2023 | Nilufar Yakubbaeva | 2,307 | World Blitz Women 2023 | C07 |
| Dec 2023 | Nutakki Priyanka | 2,267 | Wch Blitz w | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,207 |
| Wch U16 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,592 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,129 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Wch U16 Girls rapid | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,803 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leyla Shohradova's chess games?
113 games by Leyla Shohradova, from Aug 2016 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 Leyla Shohradova has played.
What does Leyla Shohradova play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Leyla Shohradova opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leyla Shohradova answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Leyla Shohradova play as White?
As White, Leyla Shohradova's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leyla Shohradova play as Black?
As Black, Leyla Shohradova most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Leyla Shohradova's FIDE rating?
Leyla Shohradova is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Leyla Shohradova played?
Our database contains 113 games by Leyla Shohradova, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 9 draws, 55 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leyla Shohradova?
113 games by Leyla 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.