Prepare against Orash Shonazarov
FM · Kazakhstan · World #4,298 classical · FIDE ID 13737910
When preparing against Orash Shonazarov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 154 games by Orash Shonazarov, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Orash Shonazarov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Orash Shonazarov 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 | 2,295 | 2,326 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,335 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,295 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 53 | 41 | 60 | 34.4% |
| As White | 78 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Orash Shonazarov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Orash Shonazarov's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 87.2% | 49.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Shonazarov usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 58.7% | 57.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 23.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Orash Shonazarov's chess games
All 154 games by Orash Shonazarov in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 53 wins, 41 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Apr 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Nov 2025 | Misratdin Iskandarov | 2,543 | President's Cup of TJK A | C50 |
| Feb 2026 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,538 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A02 |
| Feb 2026 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,525 | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 25 | 12 | 2,330 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Astana Zhuldyzdary Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,521 |
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,344 |
| 6th Almaty Academy IM | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,380 |
| Grushevskiy Memorial | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| 20th Asian Continental Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Orash Shonazarov's chess games?
154 games by Orash Shonazarov, from May 2018 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 Orash Shonazarov has played.
What does Orash Shonazarov play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Orash Shonazarov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Orash Shonazarov answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Orash Shonazarov play as White?
As White, Orash Shonazarov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Orash Shonazarov play as Black?
As Black, Orash Shonazarov most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Orash Shonazarov's FIDE rating?
Orash Shonazarov is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Orash Shonazarov played?
Our database contains 154 games by Orash Shonazarov, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 41 draws, 60 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Orash Shonazarov?
154 games by Orash Shonazarov 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.