Prepare against Oleksandr Shabunin
Ukraine · World #34,462 classical · FIDE ID 34183647
Our database contains 30 games by Oleksandr Shabunin, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oleksandr Shabunin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oleksandr Shabunin 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 | 1,962 | 2,012 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,151 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,033 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oleksandr Shabunin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oleksandr Shabunin's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Shabunin usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Shabunin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Shabunin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Oleksandr Shabunin's chess games
All 30 games by Oleksandr Shabunin in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Peter Steinbrenner | 1,999 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Milosz Zajadlak | 1,970 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Milan Fuks | 1,906 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Anders Askjaer Mikkelsen | 1,842 | ch-EU U10 | B35 |
| Jul 2026 | Matic Levacic | 1,825 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,787 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,808 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,029 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,632 |
| GM Morshyn Cup | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,830 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oleksandr Shabunin's chess games?
30 games by Oleksandr Shabunin, from Sep 2023 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 Oleksandr Shabunin has played.
What does Oleksandr Shabunin play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Oleksandr Shabunin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oleksandr Shabunin answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oleksandr Shabunin play as White?
As White, Oleksandr Shabunin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oleksandr Shabunin play as Black?
As Black, Oleksandr Shabunin most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Oleksandr Shabunin's FIDE rating?
Oleksandr Shabunin is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (May 2026).
How many games has Oleksandr Shabunin played?
Our database contains 30 games by Oleksandr Shabunin, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oleksandr Shabunin?
30 games by Oleksandr Shabunin 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.