Prepare against Polina Sharapova
Ukraine · World #21,519 classical · FIDE ID 34106081
When preparing against Polina Sharapova, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%).
Our database contains 95 games by Polina Sharapova, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Polina Sharapova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Sharapova 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 | 2,045 | 2,067 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,995 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,083 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 29 | 27 | 39 | 30.5% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 12 | 23 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Sharapova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Sharapova's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 58.7% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sharapova usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 56.0% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Polina Sharapova's chess games
All 95 games by Polina Sharapova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 29 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | I Cosma | 2,275 | Romania GP Brasov | A05 |
| Feb 2021 | Konstantin Vozny | 2,125 | Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | Dilyana Ivanova | 2,013 | Serbia Open | B55 |
| Jul 2023 | Jonas Durana | 1,991 | Piestany Slovakia Open B | B53 |
| Jul 2025 | Mila Radenkovic | 1,984 | Serbia Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,735 |
| ch-UKR U12 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,557 |
| 2nd Lvov Buturina Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,578 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,975 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,620 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,594 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 1 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Sharapova's chess games?
95 games by Polina Sharapova, from Sep 2017 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 Polina Sharapova has played.
What does Polina Sharapova play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Polina Sharapova opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Sharapova answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Polina Sharapova play as White?
As White, Polina Sharapova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Sharapova play as Black?
As Black, Polina Sharapova most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Polina Sharapova's FIDE rating?
Polina Sharapova is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Polina Sharapova played?
Our database contains 95 games by Polina Sharapova, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 27 draws, 39 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Sharapova?
95 games by Polina Sharapova 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.