Prepare against Sergej Shilov
FM · Poland · World #10,440 classical · FIDE ID 14101505
Our database contains 527 games by Sergej Shilov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergej Shilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergej Shilov 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 | 2,163 | 2,275 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 2,220 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,189 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 210 | 134 | 182 | 39.8% |
| As White | 272 | 121 | 65 | 85 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 255 | 89 | 69 | 97 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergej Shilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergej Shilov's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 60.7% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 46 | 16.9% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 40 | 14.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 7.0% | 60.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shilov usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Shilov usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Shilov usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 57.6% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Shilov usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Shilov usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Shilov usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 34 | 26.4% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 34 | 26.4% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 32 | 24.8% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 15 | 11.6% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 7.0% | 27.8% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 56.6% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 21 | 25.3% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Sergej Shilov's chess games
All 527 games by Sergej Shilov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 210 wins, 134 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 4/10/8 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 10/0/2 | 83.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 15/9/12 | 41.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1997 | Zoltan Ribli | 2,570 | MK Cafe Cup A | B56 |
| Apr 2015 | Istvan Sipos | 2,499 | Frydek Mistek Open | D30 |
| Jun 2015 | Shah Sagar | 2,451 | 10th Teplice Open | A30 |
| Jan 1997 | Piotr Staniszewski | 2,440 | ch-Warsaw | B89 |
| Aug 1997 | Gyozo Forintos | 2,440 | MK Cafe Cup A | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karvina Open | 2017 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,177 |
| Pobeskydy Open | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,119 |
| Olomouc Dacia Cup | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| MK Cafe Cup A | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,324 |
| Lasker Memorial Open | 2001 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,194 |
| 58th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
| 30th Police Gniota Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,012 |
| 4th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergej Shilov's chess games?
527 games by Sergej Shilov, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sergej Shilov has played.
What does Sergej Shilov play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Sergej Shilov opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergej Shilov answers 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sergej Shilov play as White?
As White, Sergej Shilov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 272 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergej Shilov play as Black?
As Black, Sergej Shilov most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Sergej Shilov's FIDE rating?
Sergej Shilov is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Sergej Shilov played?
Our database contains 527 games by Sergej Shilov, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 134 draws, 182 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergej Shilov?
527 games by Sergej Shilov 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.