Prepare against Anna Shukhman
WGM · FIDE · World #1,102 classical · FIDE ID 54180058
Our database contains 2,010 games by Anna Shukhman, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anna Shukhman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anna Shukhman 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 | 2,443 | 2,456 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,322 | 2,322 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,421 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,010 | 1,021 | 288 | 701 | 50.8% |
| As White | 1,013 | 542 | 159 | 312 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 997 | 479 | 129 | 389 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anna Shukhman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anna Shukhman's side.
First moves as White (1,005 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 987 | 98.2% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 1.1% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues d4 (63.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (82% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Shukhman usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 457 | 93.8% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 25 | 5.1% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 183 | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 101 | 29.8% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 50 | 14.7% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Anna Shukhman's chess games
All 2,010 games by Anna Shukhman in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 1,021 wins, 288 draws, 701 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 136 | 72/18/46 | 52.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 119 | 68/11/40 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 90 | 48/16/26 | 53.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 23/8/18 | 46.9% |
| C22 | Center Game | 38 | 21/5/12 | 55.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 37 | 17/7/13 | 45.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 33 | 21/5/7 | 63.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 33 | 22/5/6 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 31 | 15/4/12 | 48.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 149 | 63/22/64 | 42.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 110 | 65/9/36 | 59.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 55 | 24/5/26 | 43.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 52 | 29/7/16 | 55.8% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 50 | 23/5/22 | 46.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 49 | 15/13/21 | 30.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 21/7/16 | 47.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 35 | 19/6/10 | 54.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| D00 | London System | 30 | 16/1/13 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Feb 2026 | Viktor Bologan | 2,600 | Titled Tue | C28 |
| Jul 2026 | Amonatov,F | 2,598 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B92 |
| Jun 2025 | Jules Moussard | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Dec 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,586 | Titled Tue Early | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,058 | 564.5 | 2,293 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 29.5 | 2,334 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 34 | 17 | 2,295 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 22 | 10 | 2,245 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 19 | 11 | 2,143 |
| Wch U10 Girls rapid | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 1,631 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 10 | 2,542 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9 | 2,511 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Polina Shuvalova (19 games) · Valentina Gunina (17 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (13 games) · Afruza Khamdamova (12 games) · Yana Zhapova (11 games) · Meri Arabidze (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anna Shukhman's chess games?
2,010 games by Anna Shukhman, from May 2016 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 Anna Shukhman has played.
What does Anna Shukhman play on the first move as White?
Across 1,005 games with White in our database, Anna Shukhman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anna Shukhman answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Anna Shukhman play as White?
As White, Anna Shukhman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (136 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (119 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (90 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,013 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anna Shukhman play as Black?
As Black, Anna Shukhman most often plays: Sicilian (149 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (110 games, 59.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (55 games, 43.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 997 games.
What is Anna Shukhman's FIDE rating?
Anna Shukhman is currently rated 2,443 in classical chess, 2,322 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Anna Shukhman played?
Our database contains 2,010 games by Anna Shukhman, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,021 wins, 288 draws, 701 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anna Shukhman?
2,010 games by Anna Shukhman 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.