Prepare against Roman Shton
Ukraine · World #19,104 classical · FIDE ID 14137461
Our database contains 379 games by Roman Shton, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Shton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Shton 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 | 2,065 | 2,221 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,086 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,136 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 379 | 140 | 39 | 200 | 36.9% |
| As White | 187 | 72 | 17 | 98 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 192 | 68 | 22 | 102 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Shton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Shton's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 179 | 95.7% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Shton usually continues Nf3 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Shton usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shton usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shton usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shton usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Shton usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 81.3% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 14 | 15.4% | 39.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 82.1% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 14.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Roman Shton's chess games
All 379 games by Roman Shton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 140 wins, 39 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 51 | 21/2/28 | 41.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 49 | 19/7/23 | 38.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 74 | 28/8/38 | 37.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Kayden Troff | 2,490 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| May 2024 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,485 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Mar 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | D85 |
| May 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Feb 2025 | Ramil Hasangatin | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 320 | 129.5 | 2,144 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2023 | 17 | 12 | 2,013 |
| Dragomanov Fit Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,079 |
| Geller-100 Blitz | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 1st Kiev Shystarev Memorial | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,969 |
| Shelest Memorial Open | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,923 |
| Lvov Ukrainian Chess Warriors | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,044 |
| Volchok Memorial | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Shton's chess games?
379 games by Roman Shton, from Jan 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 Shton has played.
What does Roman Shton play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Roman Shton opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Shton answers 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Roman Shton play as White?
As White, Roman Shton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (51 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Shton play as Black?
As Black, Roman Shton most often plays: Alekhine Defense (74 games, 37.8% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Roman Shton's FIDE rating?
Roman Shton is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Roman Shton played?
Our database contains 379 games by Roman Shton, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 39 draws, 200 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Shton?
379 games by Roman Shton 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.