Prepare against Taron Shagbazyan
IM · Czechia · World #1,628 classical · FIDE ID 14122073
Our database contains 635 games by Taron Shagbazyan, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taron Shagbazyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taron Shagbazyan 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 | 2,403 | 2,446 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,487 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,475 | 2,553 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 293 | 175 | 165 | 46.1% |
| As White | 325 | 167 | 91 | 67 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 310 | 126 | 84 | 98 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taron Shagbazyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taron Shagbazyan's side.
First moves as White (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 200 | 61.5% | 69.5% |
| e4 | 111 | 34.2% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.2% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 58.3% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Shagbazyan usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 55 | 37.2% | 50.9% |
| c5 | 55 | 37.2% | 62.7% |
| c6 | 29 | 19.6% | 51.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 48.5% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 47.5% | 59.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Taron Shagbazyan's chess games
All 635 games by Taron Shagbazyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 293 wins, 175 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 49 | 25/15/9 | 51.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 32 | 21/7/4 | 65.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,630 | Titled Tue | D46 |
| May 2011 | Boris Savchenko | 2,630 | chT-UKR Clubs | B31 |
| May 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Budapest Spring Open | E94 |
| Sep 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,598 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Nov 2019 | August Heineccius | 2,590 | Titled Tue | E59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 125 | 70.5 | 2,406 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 | 2007 | 27 | 17 | 2,232 |
| ch-UKR sf U16 | 2009 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-UKR U16 | 2010 | 22 | 11 | 2,139 |
| chT-CZE 1 Liga Zapad | 2026 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,442 |
| ch-UKR sf U18 | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,184 |
| ch-CZE Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,425 |
| ch-SVK Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 10 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taron Shagbazyan's chess games?
635 games by Taron Shagbazyan, from Oct 2006 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 Taron Shagbazyan has played.
What does Taron Shagbazyan play on the first move as White?
Across 325 games with White in our database, Taron Shagbazyan opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taron Shagbazyan answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Taron Shagbazyan play as White?
As White, Taron Shagbazyan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (49 games, 51.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (32 games, 65.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 325 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taron Shagbazyan play as Black?
As Black, Taron Shagbazyan most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Taron Shagbazyan's FIDE rating?
Taron Shagbazyan is currently rated 2,403 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,475 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,446 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Taron Shagbazyan played?
Our database contains 635 games by Taron Shagbazyan, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 293 wins, 175 draws, 165 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taron Shagbazyan?
635 games by Taron Shagbazyan 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.