Prepare against Vladimir Shkuratov
FM · Russia · World #3,657 classical · FIDE ID 44158190
Our database contains 128 games by Vladimir Shkuratov, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Shkuratov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Shkuratov 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 | 2,314 | 2,322 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,292 | 2,292 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,242 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 42 | 35 | 51 | 32.8% |
| As White | 60 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 24 | 13 | 31 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Shkuratov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Shkuratov's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Shkuratov usually continues Nf3 (37.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Shkuratov usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Shkuratov usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 37.5% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
Vladimir Shkuratov's chess games
All 128 games by Vladimir Shkuratov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 42 wins, 35 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,576 | ch-RUS Blitz | A49 |
| Apr 2025 | Nikolay Konovalov | 2,498 | TCh-RUS Premier | B15 |
| Feb 2026 | Seyed Kian Poormosavi | 2,399 | Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | D31 |
| Jul 2024 | Konstantin Popov | 2,386 | 20th Moscow Open A | C70 |
| Oct 2024 | Maksim Shchukin | 2,355 | Chigorin Memorial 2024 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand-Open Galeria 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,482 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| 30th Chigorin Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,125 |
| TCh-RUS Premier | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,444 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Shkuratov's chess games?
128 games by Vladimir Shkuratov, from Jan 2016 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 Shkuratov has played.
What does Vladimir Shkuratov play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Vladimir Shkuratov opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Shkuratov answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Shkuratov play as White?
As White, Vladimir Shkuratov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Shkuratov play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Shkuratov most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Vladimir Shkuratov's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Shkuratov is currently rated 2,314 in classical chess, 2,292 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (May 2026).
How many games has Vladimir Shkuratov played?
Our database contains 128 games by Vladimir Shkuratov, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 35 draws, 51 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Shkuratov?
128 games by Vladimir Shkuratov 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.