Prepare against Vladimir Shahinyan
CM · Armenia · World #15,275 classical · FIDE ID 13314599
Our database contains 307 games by Vladimir Shahinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Shahinyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Shahinyan 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 | 2,103 | 2,278 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,149 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 307 | 131 | 30 | 146 | 42.7% |
| As White | 156 | 70 | 14 | 72 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 151 | 61 | 16 | 74 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Shahinyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Shahinyan's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 29.5% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 46 | 29.5% | 39.1% |
| e4 | 38 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 10.9% | 35.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Shahinyan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 21 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.5% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 15.6% | 29.2% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 10.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 56.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Vladimir Shahinyan's chess games
All 307 games by Vladimir Shahinyan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 131 wins, 30 draws, 146 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/0/10 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,758 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | V Pranav | 2,657 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tuesday | A13 |
| Feb 2025 | Jiner Zhu | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,506 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 169 | 86.5 | 2,249 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 69 | 34 | 2,262 |
| ch-ARM 85th 1st League | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,279 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,286 |
| Andranik Margaryan Mem IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| 2nd Yerevan Open | 2017 | 8 | 0 | 1,291 |
| Riga Tech Rapid Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Shahinyan's chess games?
307 games by Vladimir Shahinyan, from Oct 2017 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 Vladimir Shahinyan has played.
What does Vladimir Shahinyan play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Vladimir Shahinyan opens with 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Shahinyan answers 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Shahinyan play as White?
As White, Vladimir Shahinyan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Shahinyan play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Shahinyan most often plays: Pirc Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Vladimir Shahinyan's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Shahinyan is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Shahinyan played?
Our database contains 307 games by Vladimir Shahinyan, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 30 draws, 146 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Shahinyan?
307 games by Vladimir Shahinyan 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.