Prepare against Abheek Shah
NPL · World #46,871 classical · FIDE ID 12339504
When preparing against Abheek Shah, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Abheek Shah, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Abheek Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abheek Shah 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 | 1,906 | 1,948 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abheek Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abheek Shah's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Shah usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Shah usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Shah usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Abheek Shah's chess games
All 36 games by Abheek Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Chowdhury Siam | 2,032 | GM Zia Memorial | B90 |
| May 2026 | Purushottam Silwal | 1,982 | 2nd National Junior Chess Championship Nepal -2026 | A37 |
| Jul 2025 | Monir Hossain | 1,974 | GM Zia Memorial | B76 |
| Aug 2026 | Patil Jaiveer | 1,956 | Asian Juniors 2026 | C15 |
| Jun 2026 | Kamal Shrestha | 1,920 | Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,921 |
| 2nd National Junior Chess Championship Nepal -2026 | 2026 | 8 | 8 | 2,111 |
| Nepal Chess Championship 2026 | 26th National A | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| GM Zia Memorial | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,035 |
| Asian Juniors Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,854 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abheek Shah's chess games?
36 games by Abheek Shah, from Jul 2022 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 Abheek Shah has played.
What does Abheek Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Abheek Shah opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abheek Shah answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abheek Shah play as White?
As White, Abheek Shah's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abheek Shah play as Black?
As Black, Abheek Shah most often plays: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Abheek Shah's FIDE rating?
Abheek Shah is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Abheek Shah played?
Our database contains 36 games by Abheek Shah, covering Jul 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abheek Shah?
36 games by Abheek Shah 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.