Prepare against Vladimir Shalamanov
BGR · World #98,161 classical · FIDE ID 2917998
When preparing against Vladimir Shalamanov, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Vladimir Shalamanov, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Shalamanov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Shalamanov 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 | 1,735 | 1,774 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,776 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Shalamanov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Shalamanov's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Shalamanov usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Shalamanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Shalamanov usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shalamanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shalamanov usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Shalamanov's chess games
All 30 games by Vladimir Shalamanov in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 7 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Georgi Nenchev | 1,492 | ch-BUL sf 80th | B32 |
| Dec 2016 | Magdalena Sapareva | 1,483 | 176th Sofia MGU Open | A00 |
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Ilichov | 1,378 | 176th Sofia MGU Open | C48 |
| Jul 2016 | Petar Kisyov | 1,278 | 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | C10 |
| Jul 2016 | Plamen Stoyanov | 1,256 | 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th ch-BUL sf | 2011 | 8 | 0 | 1,575 |
| 2nd Plovdiv ChessBomb Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,639 |
| 176th Sofia MGU Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,619 |
| ch-BUL sf 80th | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,759 |
| 3rd Plovdiv Radulski Memorial | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,789 |
| Panagyurishte Open 9th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,661 |
| Dyuni Open 2nd | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-BUL 84th | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Shalamanov's chess games?
30 games by Vladimir Shalamanov, from Mar 2011 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 Vladimir Shalamanov has played.
What does Vladimir Shalamanov play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Vladimir Shalamanov opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Shalamanov answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Shalamanov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Shalamanov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Shalamanov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Shalamanov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Vladimir Shalamanov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Shalamanov is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Shalamanov played?
Our database contains 30 games by Vladimir Shalamanov, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 1 draws, 22 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Shalamanov?
30 games by Vladimir Shalamanov 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.