Prepare against Roman Shakhmatov
Kazakhstan · World #39,451 classical · FIDE ID 13706411
Our database contains 36 games by Roman Shakhmatov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Shakhmatov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Shakhmatov 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 | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,998 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,891 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Shakhmatov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Shakhmatov's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Shakhmatov usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Shakhmatov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Shakhmatov usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Roman Shakhmatov's chess games
All 36 games by Roman Shakhmatov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Eva Stepanyan | 1,952 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | C77 |
| Oct 2017 | Ksenia Klevets | 1,948 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | C02 |
| Dec 2013 | Abdurashid Alimkhanov | 1,917 | Pavlodar Open | C00 |
| Dec 2013 | Sergei Solomatin | 1,875 | Pavlodar Open | B06 |
| Dec 2013 | Adilzhan Mukanov | 1,735 | Pavlodar Open | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlodar Open | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,857 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 22nd Chigorin Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Shakhmatov's chess games?
36 games by Roman Shakhmatov, from Jul 2013 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 Roman Shakhmatov has played.
What does Roman Shakhmatov play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roman Shakhmatov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Shakhmatov answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Roman Shakhmatov play as White?
As White, Roman Shakhmatov's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Shakhmatov play as Black?
As Black, Roman Shakhmatov most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Roman Shakhmatov's FIDE rating?
Roman Shakhmatov is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roman Shakhmatov played?
Our database contains 36 games by Roman Shakhmatov, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Shakhmatov?
36 games by Roman Shakhmatov 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.