Prepare against Vadim Shishkin
Russia · World #134,472 classical · FIDE ID 24106801
When preparing against Vadim Shishkin, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%).
Our database contains 47 games by Vadim Shishkin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Shishkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Shishkin 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 | 1,635 | 1,987 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,839 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,850 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 4 | 13 | 30 | 8.5% |
| As White | 20 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 10.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 7.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vadim Shishkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vadim Shishkin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Shishkin usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Shishkin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Shishkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Shishkin usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Vadim Shishkin's chess games
All 47 games by Vadim Shishkin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 4 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Alexander Utkin | 2,226 | Petrovskaya Ladya Open 08 | B22 |
| Dec 2006 | Anatoly Fokin | 1,986 | ch-St Petersburg qual | D45 |
| Dec 2006 | Sergey Tomberg | 1,976 | ch-St Petersburg qual | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| ch-St Petersburg qual | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| Petrovskaya Ladya Open 08 | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
| Petrovskaya Ladya Open | 2007 | 8 | 2 | 1,796 |
| Sevastopol Waltz Blitz | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,926 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,944 |
| Anapa Sea Harbor Cup | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,917 |
| Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Shishkin's chess games?
47 games by Vadim Shishkin, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Vadim Shishkin has played.
What does Vadim Shishkin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vadim Shishkin opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Shishkin answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Vadim Shishkin play as White?
As White, Vadim Shishkin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Shishkin play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Shishkin most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Vadim Shishkin's FIDE rating?
Vadim Shishkin is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Vadim Shishkin played?
Our database contains 47 games by Vadim Shishkin, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (8.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Shishkin?
47 games by Vadim Shishkin 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.