Prepare against Roman Shogdzhiev
IM · FIDE · World #1,084 classical · FIDE ID 55653537
When preparing against Roman Shogdzhiev, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Semi-Slav Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 686 games by Roman Shogdzhiev, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roman Shogdzhiev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Shogdzhiev 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 | 2,445 | 2,464 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,386 | 2,415 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,430 | 2,430 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 686 | 331 | 126 | 229 | 48.3% |
| As White | 336 | 174 | 53 | 109 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 350 | 157 | 73 | 120 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Shogdzhiev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Shogdzhiev's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 84.8% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| d3 | 13 | 3.9% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.1% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| g4 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Shogdzhiev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 73.6% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 34 | 23.0% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 98 | 85.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 13.0% | 63.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| h6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Roman Shogdzhiev's chess games
All 686 games by Roman Shogdzhiev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 331 wins, 126 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 15/5/13 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/9/7 | 44.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 75 | 29/17/29 | 38.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 21/11/20 | 40.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | New Year Festival Blitz | B53 |
| Dec 2023 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,651 | Wch Blitz | B30 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | Wch Blitz | C54 |
| Dec 2024 | Ernesto Inarkiev | 2,650 | New Year Festival Blitz | B44 |
| Apr 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 260 | 157.5 | 2,383 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,444 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,328 |
| Wch U08 | 2023 | 20 | 18.5 | 1,783 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,470 |
| New Year Festival Blitz | 2024 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,524 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 6 | 2,410 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aleksandr E. Usov (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Shogdzhiev's chess games?
686 games by Roman Shogdzhiev, from Sep 2020 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 Roman Shogdzhiev has played.
What does Roman Shogdzhiev play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Roman Shogdzhiev opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Shogdzhiev answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Roman Shogdzhiev play as White?
As White, Roman Shogdzhiev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Shogdzhiev play as Black?
As Black, Roman Shogdzhiev most often plays: Slav Defense (75 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 40.4% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Roman Shogdzhiev's FIDE rating?
Roman Shogdzhiev is currently rated 2,445 in classical chess, 2,386 in rapid and 2,430 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Roman Shogdzhiev played?
Our database contains 686 games by Roman Shogdzhiev, covering Sep 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 126 draws, 229 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Shogdzhiev?
686 games by Roman Shogdzhiev 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.