Prepare against Valery Shalimov
IM · Ukraine · World #4,628 classical · FIDE ID 14104881
When preparing against Valery Shalimov, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 19.6% over 46 games.
Our database contains 636 games by Valery Shalimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valery Shalimov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valery Shalimov 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 | 2,284 | 2,478 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,444 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,431 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 636 | 246 | 244 | 146 | 38.7% |
| As White | 319 | 135 | 119 | 65 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 317 | 111 | 125 | 81 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valery Shalimov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valery Shalimov's side.
First moves as White (319 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 266 | 83.4% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 6.3% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 5.3% | 61.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 4.7% | 43.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 52.5% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Shalimov usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 154 | 92.8% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 48.6% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 47 | 44.8% | 43.6% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Valery Shalimov's chess games
All 636 games by Valery Shalimov in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 246 wins, 244 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 45 | 17/24/4 | 37.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/12/9 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 33 | 14/11/8 | 42.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 51 | 23/20/8 | 45.1% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 46 | 9/21/16 | 19.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/8/9 | 34.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 8/8/7 | 34.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,646 | 8th Chigorin Memorial | D35 |
| May 2004 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,568 | 11th chT-UKR | B35 |
| Nov 2000 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,555 | 8th Chigorin Memorial | D47 |
| Feb 2005 | Denis Yevseev | 2,550 | 12th chT2-RUS | B13 |
| Jan 2000 | Stanislav Voitsekhovsky | 2,546 | RUS-Cup | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR sf | 2019 | 35 | 20 | 2,349 |
| Kharkov Caissa Open | 2003 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,487 |
| Kharkov Open | 2007 | 20 | 11 | 2,431 |
| Dmitrov IM-A | 2007 | 19 | 14 | 2,450 |
| Myrhorod Open | 2011 | 18 | 13 | 2,366 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 13 | 9 | 2,544 |
| 2nd Alushta | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| Kharkov | 1999 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valery Shalimov's chess games?
636 games by Valery Shalimov, from Apr 2003 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 Valery Shalimov has played.
What does Valery Shalimov play on the first move as White?
Across 319 games with White in our database, Valery Shalimov opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valery Shalimov answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Valery Shalimov play as White?
As White, Valery Shalimov's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); Torre Attack (33 games, 42.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 319 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valery Shalimov play as Black?
As Black, Valery Shalimov most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (51 games, 45.1% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 19.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Valery Shalimov's FIDE rating?
Valery Shalimov is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Valery Shalimov played?
Our database contains 636 games by Valery Shalimov, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 246 wins, 244 draws, 146 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valery Shalimov?
636 games by Valery Shalimov 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.