Prepare against Tatiana Shimanskaia
FIDE · World #70,322 classical · FIDE ID 34473580
When preparing against Tatiana Shimanskaia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Tatiana Shimanskaia, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tatiana Shimanskaia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatiana Shimanskaia 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 | 1,820 | 1,973 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,868 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 23 | 9 | 27 | 39.0% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatiana Shimanskaia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatiana Shimanskaia's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Shimanskaia usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Shimanskaia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Shimanskaia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Tatiana Shimanskaia's chess games
All 59 games by Tatiana Shimanskaia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Georgii Rakhmanov | 1,983 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Schipina,Anna | 1,966 | 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 | C84 |
| Jul 2026 | Malysheva,Viktoriya | 1,933 | 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 | B08 |
| Aug 2023 | Julia Pankova | 1,826 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Timea Haasova | 1,707 | Wch U12 Girls | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,824 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,489 |
| Wch U12 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,404 |
| 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,912 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,750 |
| Issykkul Open A | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,524 |
| Wch U12 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,211 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatiana Shimanskaia's chess games?
59 games by Tatiana Shimanskaia, from Apr 2020 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 Tatiana Shimanskaia has played.
What does Tatiana Shimanskaia play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Tatiana Shimanskaia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatiana Shimanskaia answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tatiana Shimanskaia play as White?
As White, Tatiana Shimanskaia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatiana Shimanskaia play as Black?
As Black, Tatiana Shimanskaia most often plays: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Tatiana Shimanskaia's FIDE rating?
Tatiana Shimanskaia is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (May 2026).
How many games has Tatiana Shimanskaia played?
Our database contains 59 games by Tatiana Shimanskaia, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 27 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatiana Shimanskaia?
59 games by Tatiana Shimanskaia 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.