Players
GM
Alexander Shabalov
Trophy cabinet
- U.S. Championship×2
Luft classical rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft classical rating needs at least 10 classical games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 6 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 2 | 75% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 75% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Neo-Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 50% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Masters30 Nov 2025 | 2/3 | +8+8 | |
| World Senior Team Chess Championship25 Feb 2025 | 2/3 | +4+4 |
Best wins
| Opponent | Rating |
|---|---|
| GMI. Nyzhnyk30 Nov 2025 · 2025 US Masters | 2544 |
| IMF. Bellini24 Feb 2025 · World Senior Team Chess Championship | 2408 |
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMI. StohlLast 20 Feb 2025 · World Senior Team Chess Championship | 1 | 010 |
| IMF. BelliniLast 24 Feb 2025 · World Senior Team Chess Championship | 1 | 100 |
| GMS. ConquestLast 25 Feb 2025 · World Senior Team Chess Championship | 1 | 010 |
| GMG. VazquezLast 29 Nov 2025 · 2025 US Masters | 1 | 010 |
| GMI. NyzhnykLast 30 Nov 2025 · 2025 US Masters | 1 | 100 |
Trophy cabinet
No rapid titles on record yet.
Luft rapid rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft rapid rating needs at least 10 rapid games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 7 rapid games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 50% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202618 Jun 2026 | 2/2 | +7+7 | |
| Grand Prix PlusCity17 May 2026 | ½/4 | −26−27 | |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 202513 Jun 2025 | 5/10 | −32−31 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMN. VitiugovLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 010 |
| WGMT. MunkhzulLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 010 |
| CMA. KunzLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 100 |
| FMD. George SamirLast 11 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 100 |
| GMN. YakubboevLast 12 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 001 |
Trophy cabinet
No blitz titles on record yet.
Luft blitz rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft blitz rating needs at least 10 blitz games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 6 blitz games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 100% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202620 Jun 2026 | 0/2 | −32−32 | |
| Grand Prix PlusCity16 May 2026 | 0/3 | −18−19 | |
| FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 202514 Jun 2025 | 4½/10 | −40−40 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMB. GleduraLast 14 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 001 |
| GMN. ShortLast 14 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 100 |
| GMJ. van ForeestLast 14 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 001 |
| FMT. MakaraciLast 14 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 010 |
| IMD. RagnarssonLast 14 Jun 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championships 2025 | 1 | 001 |