Prepare against Marat Shakirov
FM · Russia · World #10,727 classical · FIDE ID 44118171
When preparing against Marat Shakirov, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Marat Shakirov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marat Shakirov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marat Shakirov 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 | 2,159 | 2,290 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,217 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,168 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 92 | 39 | 115 | 37.4% |
| As White | 124 | 46 | 23 | 55 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 122 | 46 | 16 | 60 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marat Shakirov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marat Shakirov's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 94.4% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues c4 (38.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Shakirov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 48.1% | 32.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 23.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 21.2% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Marat Shakirov's chess games
All 246 games by Marat Shakirov in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 92 wins, 39 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Oct 2024 | Simen Agdestein | 2,564 | Titled Tue Early | E98 |
| Jul 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | C55 |
| Jul 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Early | E62 |
| Jul 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 83.5 | 2,216 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,192 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,297 |
| 75th ch-RUS Higher League | 2022 | 8 | 2 | 2,224 |
| 95th St Petersburg Championship | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-RUS Rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marat Shakirov's chess games?
246 games by Marat Shakirov, from Dec 2014 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 Marat Shakirov has played.
What does Marat Shakirov play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Marat Shakirov opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marat Shakirov answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Marat Shakirov play as White?
As White, Marat Shakirov's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marat Shakirov play as Black?
As Black, Marat Shakirov most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Marat Shakirov's FIDE rating?
Marat Shakirov is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Marat Shakirov played?
Our database contains 246 games by Marat Shakirov, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 39 draws, 115 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marat Shakirov?
246 games by Marat Shakirov 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.