Prepare against Vladimir Shumsky
Russia · World #72,346 classical · FIDE ID 24148806
When preparing against Vladimir Shumsky, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 79 games by Vladimir Shumsky, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Shumsky's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Shumsky 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 | 1,814 | 1,915 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,944 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 27.8% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 40 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Shumsky's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Shumsky's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 97.4% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.7% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Shumsky usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Shumsky usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Shumsky usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Shumsky usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 32.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Vladimir Shumsky's chess games
All 79 games by Vladimir Shumsky in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Stanislav Boev | 2,028 | Anna Chess Players Memorial | A48 |
| Sep 2014 | Nikita Ajrapetian | 1,958 | Anna Chess Players Memorial | D45 |
| Jun 2020 | Sergey Tsapalin | 1,943 | ch-IPCA Online | D05 |
| Apr 2011 | Valery Vechkanov | 1,924 | Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | D02 |
| Mar 2014 | Sergey Malikov | 1,830 | Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borisoglebsk Bocharov Memorial | 2015 | 27 | 11.5 | 1,844 |
| ch-RUS IPCA | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,943 |
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Anna Chess Players Memorial | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Anna IRT Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| Anna Akulov Memorial Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Anna Alekhine Cup | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Shumsky's chess games?
79 games by Vladimir Shumsky, from May 2012 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 Shumsky has played.
What does Vladimir Shumsky play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Vladimir Shumsky opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Shumsky answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Shumsky play as White?
As White, Vladimir Shumsky's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Shumsky play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Shumsky most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Vladimir Shumsky's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Shumsky is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Vladimir Shumsky played?
Our database contains 79 games by Vladimir Shumsky, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 27 draws, 30 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Shumsky?
79 games by Vladimir Shumsky 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.