Prepare against Olesya Shevtchenko
WFM · Russia · World #27,731 classical · FIDE ID 24131890
When preparing against Olesya Shevtchenko, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 396 games by Olesya Shevtchenko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Olesya Shevtchenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olesya Shevtchenko 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 | 2,168 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 2,054 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,054 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 396 | 155 | 46 | 195 | 39.1% |
| As White | 193 | 88 | 19 | 86 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 203 | 67 | 27 | 109 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olesya Shevtchenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olesya Shevtchenko's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 82.9% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 5.7% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.7% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.6% | 42.9% |
| h4 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues Bc4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Shevtchenko usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 38 | 40.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 36 | 38.3% | 43.1% |
| e6 | 19 | 20.2% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 45.6% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 25 | 36.8% | 26.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Olesya Shevtchenko's chess games
All 396 games by Olesya Shevtchenko in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 155 wins, 46 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 30 | 14/3/13 | 46.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,638 | Titled Tue | C03 |
| Apr 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2023 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,630 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jun 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,597 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 362 | 161.5 | 2,248 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| 12th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| 11th Izmailov Memorial Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,098 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,221 |
| chT-RUS w | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olesya Shevtchenko's chess games?
396 games by Olesya Shevtchenko, from Oct 2006 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 Olesya Shevtchenko has played.
What does Olesya Shevtchenko play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Olesya Shevtchenko opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olesya Shevtchenko answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Olesya Shevtchenko play as White?
As White, Olesya Shevtchenko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olesya Shevtchenko play as Black?
As Black, Olesya Shevtchenko most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Olesya Shevtchenko's FIDE rating?
Olesya Shevtchenko is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Olesya Shevtchenko played?
Our database contains 396 games by Olesya Shevtchenko, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 46 draws, 195 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olesya Shevtchenko?
396 games by Olesya Shevtchenko 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.