Prepare against Shon Lazarev
Canada · World #29,217 classical · FIDE ID 2636999
When preparing against Shon Lazarev, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Shon Lazarev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shon Lazarev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shon Lazarev 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 | 1,991 | 1,991 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,880 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,894 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 24 | 3 | 42 | 34.8% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 2 | 22 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shon Lazarev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shon Lazarev's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 78.4% | 34.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.1% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.1% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lazarev usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 53.3% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Shon Lazarev's chess games
All 69 games by Shon Lazarev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 24 wins, 3 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Peter T Roberson | 2,439 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Deen Hergott | 2,391 | Canadian Open 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | E27 |
| Aug 2026 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,358 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B51 |
| Aug 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,342 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,072 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,060 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,228 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,644 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shon Lazarev's chess games?
69 games by Shon Lazarev, from Sep 2019 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 Shon Lazarev has played.
What does Shon Lazarev play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Shon Lazarev opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shon Lazarev answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shon Lazarev play as White?
As White, Shon Lazarev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shon Lazarev play as Black?
As Black, Shon Lazarev most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Shon Lazarev's FIDE rating?
Shon Lazarev is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Shon Lazarev played?
Our database contains 69 games by Shon Lazarev, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 3 draws, 42 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shon Lazarev?
69 games by Shon Lazarev 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.