Prepare against Polina Shuvalova
IM · FIDE · World #538 classical · FIDE ID 24171760
Our database contains 4,970 games by Polina Shuvalova, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Polina Shuvalova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Shuvalova 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 | 2,507 | 2,516 | Feb 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,398 | 2,411 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,424 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,970 | 2,497 | 824 | 1,649 | 50.2% |
| As White | 2,481 | 1,322 | 394 | 765 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 2,489 | 1,175 | 430 | 884 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Shuvalova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Shuvalova's side.
First moves as White (2,481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,545 | 62.3% | 60.5% |
| d4 | 528 | 21.3% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 300 | 12.1% | 65.5% |
| g3 | 25 | 1.0% | 92.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 1.0% | 62.0% |
| f4 | 21 | 0.8% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues d4 (54.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Shuvalova usually continues e4 (72.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 574 | 52.2% | 59.6% |
| e5 | 245 | 22.3% | 50.2% |
| c5 | 237 | 21.5% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 12 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (907 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 817 | 90.1% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 69 | 7.6% | 58.7% |
| b6 | 9 | 1.0% | 77.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.6% | 80.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Polina Shuvalova's chess games
All 4,970 games by Polina Shuvalova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 2,497 wins, 824 draws, 1,649 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 202 | 111/28/63 | 55.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 163 | 83/24/56 | 50.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 137 | 81/13/43 | 59.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 134 | 81/16/37 | 60.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 118 | 61/21/36 | 51.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 114 | 66/11/37 | 57.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 104 | 53/18/33 | 51.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 95 | 45/17/33 | 47.4% |
| D02 | London System | 78 | 39/14/25 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 42/14/18 | 56.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 328 | 149/74/105 | 45.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 176 | 83/37/56 | 47.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 165 | 85/18/62 | 51.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 136 | 56/27/53 | 41.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 113 | 66/13/34 | 58.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 77 | 47/8/22 | 61.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 76 | 25/25/26 | 32.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 71 | 37/6/28 | 52.1% |
| D02 | London System | 68 | 32/12/24 | 47.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 64 | 32/7/25 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | B91 |
| Nov 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,743 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Nov 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | A22 |
| Mar 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,708 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,148 | 1,247.5 | 2,383 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 105 | 63 | 2,460 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 46.5 | 2,408 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 72 | 45 | 2,442 |
| Julius Baer WSCC Blitz | 2024 | 63 | 33 | 2,579 |
| WSCC | 2025 | 46 | 19 | 2,416 |
| I'M Not A GM Speed Chess | 2022 | 45 | 26 | 2,334 |
| I'M Not A GM Final KO | 2023 | 44 | 24 | 2,402 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wenjun Ju (52 games) · Valentina Gunina (38 games) · Rameshbabu Vaishali (36 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (36 games) · Yifan Hou (34 games) · Zhongyi Tan (33 games) · Meri Arabidze (31 games) · Leya Garifullina (28 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Shuvalova's chess games?
4,970 games by Polina Shuvalova, from Nov 2011 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 Polina Shuvalova has played.
What does Polina Shuvalova play on the first move as White?
Across 2,481 games with White in our database, Polina Shuvalova opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Shuvalova answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Polina Shuvalova play as White?
As White, Polina Shuvalova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (202 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (163 games, 50.9% win rate); Réti Opening (137 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,481 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Shuvalova play as Black?
As Black, Polina Shuvalova most often plays: Indian Defense (328 games, 45.4% win rate); Catalan (176 games, 47.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (165 games, 51.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,489 games.
What is Polina Shuvalova's FIDE rating?
Polina Shuvalova is currently rated 2,507 in classical chess, 2,398 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Feb 2022).
How many games has Polina Shuvalova played?
Our database contains 4,970 games by Polina Shuvalova, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,497 wins, 824 draws, 1,649 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Shuvalova?
4,970 games by Polina Shuvalova 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.