Prepare against Mikhailo Shinkarev
IM · Israel · World #16,257 classical · FIDE ID 4145348
Our database contains 346 games by Mikhailo Shinkarev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikhailo Shinkarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikhailo Shinkarev 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 | 2,092 | 2,380 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,210 | 2,380 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,378 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 131 | 51 | 164 | 37.9% |
| As White | 164 | 69 | 23 | 72 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 182 | 62 | 28 | 92 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikhailo Shinkarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikhailo Shinkarev's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 164 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Shinkarev usually continues g3 (44.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Shinkarev usually continues g3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shinkarev usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 97.8% | 44.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 96.4% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Mikhailo Shinkarev's chess games
All 346 games by Mikhailo Shinkarev in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 131 wins, 51 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 50 | 21/8/21 | 42.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 37 | 12/8/17 | 32.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 74 | 30/8/36 | 40.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Jan 2024 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,552 | Titled Tue Early | D94 |
| Feb 2025 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Viachaslau Zarubitski | 2,398 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Feb 2021 | Georgiy Sodol | 2,398 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 273 | 123.5 | 2,187 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,045 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,145 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,158 |
| Petah Tikva Autumn 2 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,233 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 3 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikhailo Shinkarev's chess games?
346 games by Mikhailo Shinkarev, from Apr 2003 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 Mikhailo Shinkarev has played.
What does Mikhailo Shinkarev play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Mikhailo Shinkarev opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikhailo Shinkarev answers 1...e5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mikhailo Shinkarev play as White?
As White, Mikhailo Shinkarev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (50 games, 42.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikhailo Shinkarev play as Black?
As Black, Mikhailo Shinkarev most often plays: Philidor (74 games, 40.5% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Mikhailo Shinkarev's FIDE rating?
Mikhailo Shinkarev is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,210 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,380 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Mikhailo Shinkarev played?
Our database contains 346 games by Mikhailo Shinkarev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 51 draws, 164 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikhailo Shinkarev?
346 games by Mikhailo Shinkarev 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.