Prepare against William Shakhverdian
NLD · World #14,927 classical · FIDE ID 1058223
When preparing against William Shakhverdian, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 126 games by William Shakhverdian, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find William Shakhverdian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William Shakhverdian 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 | 2,106 | 2,172 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,112 | 2,131 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 40 | 34 | 52 | 31.7% |
| As White | 61 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 65 | 15 | 20 | 30 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William Shakhverdian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William Shakhverdian's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 72.1% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 21.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shakhverdian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 88.6% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
William Shakhverdian's chess games
All 126 games by William Shakhverdian in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 40 wins, 34 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Arno Bezemer | 2,278 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | E20 |
| Jul 2022 | Thomas Mollema | 2,235 | Dieren Open | D40 |
| Aug 2022 | Herve Lefebvre | 2,212 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | C45 |
| Jul 2023 | Gilian Honkoop | 2,193 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A17 |
| Jul 2024 | Jelle Smid | 2,080 | Dutch Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 20 | 6 | 2,029 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,898 |
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,909 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,117 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| 57th Groningen Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Shakhverdian's chess games?
126 games by William Shakhverdian, from Feb 2017 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 William Shakhverdian has played.
What does William Shakhverdian play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, William Shakhverdian opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Shakhverdian answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does William Shakhverdian play as White?
As White, William Shakhverdian's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William Shakhverdian play as Black?
As Black, William Shakhverdian most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is William Shakhverdian's FIDE rating?
William Shakhverdian is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess and 2,112 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (May 2024).
How many games has William Shakhverdian played?
Our database contains 126 games by William Shakhverdian, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 34 draws, 52 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Shakhverdian?
126 games by William Shakhverdian 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.