Prepare against Oleg Shkalov
CM · Russia · World #27,682 classical · FIDE ID 4168399
Our database contains 228 games by Oleg Shkalov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleg Shkalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleg Shkalov 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 | 2,000 | 2,286 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,246 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,263 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 83 | 70 | 75 | 36.4% |
| As White | 113 | 40 | 36 | 37 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 115 | 43 | 34 | 38 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleg Shkalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleg Shkalov's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 73.5% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 15.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shkalov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 43.6% | 60.4% |
| c6 | 21 | 38.2% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 69.8% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Oleg Shkalov's chess games
All 228 games by Oleg Shkalov 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: 83 wins, 70 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Pavel Lomako | 2,419 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | E20 |
| Jul 2018 | Artem Sadovsky | 2,402 | Yaroslav the Wise Open | B06 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexandr Granovskiy | 2,356 | Kostroma Volga Cup Open | D53 |
| Mar 2012 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,346 | Kostroma Spring | E15 |
| Jul 2009 | Evgenyi Odnorozhenko | 2,341 | Kostroma Volga Cup | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kostroma Volga Cup | 2012 | 31 | 15 | 2,264 |
| Kostroma Volga Cup Open | 2011 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,294 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,052 |
| Kostroma Spring | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,283 |
| Kostroma Moskalev Memorial | 2010 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,260 |
| Orsha IM | 2021 | 16 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-RUS U16 | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Yaroslav the Wise Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleg Shkalov's chess games?
228 games by Oleg Shkalov, 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 Oleg Shkalov has played.
What does Oleg Shkalov play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Oleg Shkalov opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleg Shkalov answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Oleg Shkalov play as White?
As White, Oleg Shkalov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleg Shkalov play as Black?
As Black, Oleg Shkalov most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Oleg Shkalov's FIDE rating?
Oleg Shkalov is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Oleg Shkalov played?
Our database contains 228 games by Oleg Shkalov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 70 draws, 75 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleg Shkalov?
228 games by Oleg Shkalov 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.