Prepare against Leyla Shohradova
WCM · Turkmenistan · World #15,533 classical · FIDE ID 14004259
When preparing against Leyla Shohradova, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Leyla Shohradova, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,101 | 2,182 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,037 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,139 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 61 | 15 | 63 | 43.9% |
| As White | 66 | 32 | 7 | 27 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 29 | 8 | 36 | 39.7% |
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 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (72.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Shohradova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Leyla Shohradova's chess games
All 139 games by Leyla Shohradova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 61 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 11/4/11 | 42.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,226 |
| Wch U16 Girls rapid | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,803 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,129 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leyla Shohradova's chess games?
139 games by Leyla Shohradova, from Aug 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 Leyla Shohradova has played.
What does Leyla Shohradova play on the first move as White?
Across 66 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 (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 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 (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Leyla Shohradova's FIDE rating?
Leyla Shohradova is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Leyla Shohradova played?
Our database contains 139 games by Leyla Shohradova, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 15 draws, 63 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leyla Shohradova?
139 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.