Sharapov Evgeny - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Sharapov Evgeny, known simply as SharapovEvgeny on the 64 squares battlefield, is a chess Grandmaster whose strategic prowess can make even the most seasoned opponents reconsider their opening choices. Earning the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, Evgeny's chess journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of cunning tactics, bold plays, and an occasionally surprising move that leaves spectators and opponents alike scratching their heads.
Chess Career Highlights
Tracking Sharapov's rating trajectory is like watching a thrilling sports drama unfold. His blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2697 in April 2025 – just shy of the legendary 2700 mark that separates the elite from the rest.
But Evgeny is no one-trick pony; his skills also shine in various time controls:
- Daily Chess: Peaked at 2172 (April 2022), showing his prowess in longer formats.
- Rapid Chess: Climbed to a peak rating of 2491 back in March 2020.
- Bullet Chess: A blistering peak of 2470 in August 2019.
Playing Style & Personality
With a penchant for deep endgames (entered in over 80% of his games!) and an average of nearly 74 moves per win, SharapovEvgeny is definitely not a rush artist – except when he's blitzing his way to victory. His ability to come back after losing a piece (win rate of almost 48%) demonstrates a fighting spirit that refuses to let the king fall without a royal battle.
Interestingly, he's been known to start games with nimble openings hidden under the cloak of "Top Secret" – which is code for “Don’t ask, just prepare for anything!” Among his favorite systems are dynamic variations of the Sicilian Defense and the Philidor Defense maneuverings.
Psychologically, Evgeny keeps his cool, with a low early resignation rate of 1.83%, and a tilt factor (chess-speak for how much he rages when losing) at a modest 8. But beware, his best time to play is 2 a.m. – apparently, when most of us are dreaming, SharapovEvgeny is scheming checkmates!
Recent Adventures on the Board
In a recent Chess960 showdown, Sharapov clinched victory against HonzaRubes95 with a sharp and methodical game that ended when the opponent ran out of time. His last few wins and losses underline a fierce competitor who values precision and readiness — because in Chess960, even the opening book is off the shelf!
Statistics to Brag About
- Total games blitz: Over 2,300 with a solid ~46% win rate.
- Daily Chess: Exceptional win rate above 71%!
- Longest winning streak: An impressive 25 games (because mediocrity just isn’t Sharapov’s style).
- Favored opening with wins: The mysterious "Top Secret" system, winning nearly half the time in blitz.
Fun Facts
- Known among friends for beating the clock almost as much as beating opponents — his games show a fascinating mix of speed and strategy.
- When playing bullet chess (lightning-fast 1-minute games), he boasts a powerful 58% win rate – because "blink and you miss" is the name of the game.
- His psychological edge? Evgeny has mastered balancing solid openings with aggressive counterattacks, making him unpredictable and formidable.
In summary, Sharapov Evgeny is not just a chess player – he’s a chess phenomenon. Whether it’s a classical marathon, a rapid sprint, or a blitz frenzy, this Grandmaster crafts his legacy with every move, proving that the game of kings still holds surprises and excitement for those daring enough to play.
Sharapov Evgeny – Personalised Coaching Feedback
What you are already doing well
- Dynamic Piece Play. You often seize the initiative with energetic moves such as 26.Nxg6!! in your win against Jan Rubeš. Tactical shots like this show good calculation depth and confidence.
- Conversion of Material Advantage. When you reach a position with “extra stuff”, you rarely let it slip. In several wins you simplified to rook-endings (or forced resignation) smoothly.
- Opening Flexibility in Chess960. By starting with moves like 1.Nf3/1.b3 you keep structures fluid and avoid heavy theory – a smart approach for 3 + 1 games.
- Good Fighting Spirit. Even in inferior positions you set problems, e.g. perpetual-check tries and resourceful counter-sacrifices.
Key areas to improve
- Early King Safety. Two recent losses featured late or risky castling. Against Sanan Sjugirov you left the monarch in the centre and lost on time under pressure. Aim to castle (or artificially secure) within the first 10 moves unless there is a concrete reason not to.
- Pawn-Storm Addiction. Repeated h-/g-pawn thrusts (e.g. 9.h4 vs Dennis Wagner) create weaknesses that strong opponents target. Use the “two-question test”: “Does it gain time and improve my structure?” – if not, reconsider.
- Prophylaxis and Opponent Threat Awareness. You sometimes miss forcing resources such as 20…Rxf2! in the same game. Spending just two seconds per move on prophylaxis (“What does my opponent want?”) will save many points.
- Time Management in Longer Time Controls. Your 600-second games show a large drop in quality after move 20. Try a “_disciplined think_” every 10 moves: invest 1 minute to update plan and candidate moves.
Illustrative Snapshots
Attack succeeds – thematic clearance sacrifice
Attack fails – neglecting king safety & forcing tactics
Training Plan (4-week micro-cycle)
- Week 1: 30 min/day on king-safety motifs.
• Solve 40 “Expose the King” puzzles.
• Analyse your own miniatures – why did the king fall? - Week 2: Solid openings project.
• Prepare one “model setup” vs …g6 systems (you lost twice).
• Play 20 unrated games focusing only on completing development and castling by move 9. - Week 3: prophylaxis drills.
• After every rapid game write down three opponent threats you noticed and whether you parried them.
• Do 100 moves of “find the opponent idea” exercises on a tactics trainer. - Week 4: End-game & time discipline.
• Repeat 20 basic rook-ending positions against an engine set to 2000.
• Introduce a “move pair” ritual: decide on a move within 30 seconds, then spend 10 seconds checking blunders.
Useful Stats & Rhythm Check
Your peak blitz rating so far: 2707 (2025-06-17). Keep an eye on how performance varies through the week:
Quick Reminders before each session
- “King safe, pieces coordinated, loose pawns defended” – then attack.
- After every opponent move ask: “What changed? What is threatened?”
- When below 60 seconds, simplify instead of complicate.
Keep up the creative play, Evgeny – tighten the bolts in the early middlegame and you’ll break the 2200 barrier soon!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| maksut_erkebulan | 35W / 5L / 19D | View Games |
| Samuel Fieberg | 4W / 2L / 3D | View Games |
| pixelaress | 3W / 4L / 1D | View Games |
| Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 3W / 2L / 3D | View Games |
| Zbigniew Pakleza | 1W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2659 | 2256 | 2016 | |
| 2024 | 2623 | 2386 | 1995 | |
| 2023 | 2216 | 2555 | 2418 | 2017 |
| 2022 | 2151 | 2563 | 1974 | |
| 2021 | 2511 | 2140 | ||
| 2020 | 2151 | 2462 | 2130 | 2088 |
| 2019 | 2306 | 2263 | 2259 | 1933 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88W / 59L / 41D | 100W / 66L / 44D | 83.0 |
| 2024 | 181W / 103L / 57D | 162W / 110L / 66D | 85.3 |
| 2023 | 277W / 149L / 108D | 234W / 169L / 123D | 83.7 |
| 2022 | 56W / 19L / 25D | 54W / 21L / 26D | 76.4 |
| 2021 | 92W / 22L / 42D | 95W / 30L / 31D | 64.3 |
| 2020 | 143W / 52L / 48D | 111W / 74L / 70D | 78.0 |
| 2019 | 58W / 15L / 13D | 47W / 24L / 15D | 71.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Indian Defense: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation | 44 | 38 | 0 | 6 | 86.4% |
| Unknown | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 40 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 85.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 38 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 89.5% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 38 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 73.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 24 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 23 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 69.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 81.8% |
| Bird Opening | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 68.4% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Anti-Sozin Variation | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Sozin Attack | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 128 | 67 | 40 | 21 | 52.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 84 | 41 | 27 | 16 | 48.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation | 76 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 35.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 76 | 36 | 28 | 12 | 47.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 76 | 36 | 25 | 15 | 47.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 66 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 45.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 49 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 40.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 48 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 50.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 48 | 16 | 22 | 10 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 45 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 57.8% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |