Prepare against Zhanna Shendrik
WCM · NLD · World #31,258 classical · FIDE ID 24106160
When preparing against Zhanna Shendrik, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Zhanna Shendrik, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zhanna Shendrik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhanna Shendrik 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 | 1,979 | 2,072 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,066 | Feb 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,091 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 102 | 40 | 121 | 38.8% |
| As White | 132 | 54 | 17 | 61 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 131 | 48 | 23 | 60 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhanna Shendrik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhanna Shendrik's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 98.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Shendrik usually continues c4 (26.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shendrik usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Shendrik usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Shendrik usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 88.8% | 52.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Zhanna Shendrik's chess games
All 263 games by Zhanna Shendrik in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 102 wins, 40 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 52 | 23/8/21 | 44.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | D12 |
| Oct 2018 | Elena Tomilova | 2,328 | chT-RUS rapid w | D16 |
| Dec 2025 | Bagwe Gaurang | 2,308 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Jul 2025 | Elameir Fathy | 2,300 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Sep 2025 | Sarveshwaran V | 2,290 | Titled Tue | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 87 | 23.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod Region | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,995 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-RUS U10 Girls | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 13th Moscow Open B w | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-Nizhnij Novgorod | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Kstovo Chess Hopes Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-PriFR U18 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhanna Shendrik's chess games?
263 games by Zhanna Shendrik, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 Zhanna Shendrik has played.
What does Zhanna Shendrik play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Zhanna Shendrik opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhanna Shendrik answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Zhanna Shendrik play as White?
As White, Zhanna Shendrik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhanna Shendrik play as Black?
As Black, Zhanna Shendrik most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Zhanna Shendrik's FIDE rating?
Zhanna Shendrik is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Zhanna Shendrik played?
Our database contains 263 games by Zhanna Shendrik, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 40 draws, 121 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhanna Shendrik?
263 games by Zhanna Shendrik 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.