Prepare against Robert Shlyakhtenko
IM · United States · World #1,586 classical · FIDE ID 30936934
When preparing against Robert Shlyakhtenko, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.4% over 49 games.
Our database contains 377 games by Robert Shlyakhtenko, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Robert Shlyakhtenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Shlyakhtenko 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 | 2,407 | 2,461 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,332 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 146 | 133 | 98 | 38.7% |
| As White | 189 | 84 | 67 | 38 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 188 | 62 | 66 | 60 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Shlyakhtenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Shlyakhtenko's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 128 | 67.7% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 33 | 17.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Shlyakhtenko usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 69.2% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 17.6% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 78.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Robert Shlyakhtenko's chess games
All 377 games by Robert Shlyakhtenko in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 146 wins, 133 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/12/4 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 49 | 10/18/21 | 20.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,607 | PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | E20 |
| Dec 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,605 | PNWCC WOW Open | D30 |
| Jun 2020 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | D13 |
| Dec 2020 | Daniel Fridman | 2,601 | PNWCC Opening Bl French | C00 |
| Nov 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | US Chess Masters 2025 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Southern California | 2026 | 21 | 10 | 2,415 |
| New York Winter GM A | 2023 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,471 |
| ch-USA U16 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,297 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 13 | 10 | 2,360 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl French | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 2,486 |
| PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,551 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,520 |
| 3rd Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,523 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Shlyakhtenko's chess games?
377 games by Robert Shlyakhtenko, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Robert Shlyakhtenko has played.
What does Robert Shlyakhtenko play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Robert Shlyakhtenko opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Shlyakhtenko answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Robert Shlyakhtenko play as White?
As White, Robert Shlyakhtenko's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Shlyakhtenko play as Black?
As Black, Robert Shlyakhtenko most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 20.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Robert Shlyakhtenko's FIDE rating?
Robert Shlyakhtenko is currently rated 2,407 in classical chess and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (May 2026).
How many games has Robert Shlyakhtenko played?
Our database contains 377 games by Robert Shlyakhtenko, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 146 wins, 133 draws, 98 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Shlyakhtenko?
377 games by Robert Shlyakhtenko 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.