Shaban, Alena

Alena Shaban, a 44-year-old Belarusian player, is rated 1819. She plays occasionally (9 games in the last 12 months) and had 5 career breaks: 29 months (2002–2005), 104 months (2005–2014), 58 months (2014–2018), 32 months (2018–2021, COVID-19 included) and 23 months (2021–2023). Recent appearance: Minsk-2025. Also played 1 rapid event (including Memorial D.I.Bronstein) recently. Her peak of 2100 was reached at age 19 (Jan 2001); she also reached Belarusian #39 in Nov 2023.

Previously known as Elena Stotskaja (until Dec 2013). At junior level, she reached #12 nationally in U20.