Prepare against Ansh M Shah
India · World #6,594 classical · FIDE ID 25033379
When preparing against Ansh M Shah, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 81 games by Ansh M Shah, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ansh M Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ansh M 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 | 2,234 | 2,259 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,084 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 29.6% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 27.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 828 rated games against 657 different opponents, across 110 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 777 | 368 | 169 | 240 | 47.4% | 1,962 | 2,015 | 16 |
| Rapid | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 45.5% | 1,935 | 1,971 | 3 |
| Blitz | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 50.0% | 1,766 | 1,798 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 282 | 59 | 62 | 161 | 20.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 397 | 260 | 91 | 46 | 65.5% |
Wins over titled players: 9 vs GM · 19 vs IM · 38 vs FM · 20 vs CM · 4 vs WGM · 7 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 108 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2,032 | 2,272 |
| 2025 | 67 | 34 | 23 | 10 | 2,101 | 2,244 |
| 2024 | 133 | 61 | 42 | 30 | 2,090 | 2,183 |
| 2023 | 104 | 45 | 30 | 29 | 2,102 | 2,164 |
| 2022 | 96 | 49 | 12 | 35 | 2,110 | 2,168 |
| 2021 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2,097 | 2,137 |
| 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 2,073 | 2,123 |
| 2019 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2,113 | 2,205 |
| 2018 | 76 | 37 | 13 | 26 | 1,819 | 1,877 |
| 2017 | 43 | 22 | 6 | 15 | 1,700 | 1,740 |
| 2016 | 39 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 1,646 | 1,689 |
| 2015 | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 1,580 | 1,618 |
| 2014 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 1,614 | 1,576 |
| 2013 | 41 | 16 | 5 | 20 | 1,607 | 1,464 |
| 2012 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1,626 | 1,476 |
| 2011 | 43 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 1,669 | 1,309 |
| 2010 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1,635 | 1,435 |
| 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2,219 | 2,130 |
Where Ansh M Shah has played
United States (74) · India (36)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ansh M Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ansh M Shah's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Shah usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shah usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Shah usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 72.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Ansh M Shah's chess games
All 81 games by Ansh M Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Oct 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| ? | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,591 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | D30 |
| May 2022 | Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano | 2,460 | Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | B38 |
| Aug 2024 | Mykola Bortnyk | 2,432 | New York Marshall Labor Day-B | A80 |
| Sep 2022 | Michael Rohde | 2,348 | New York Fischer IM | E01 |
| Sep 2022 | Gus Huston | 2,279 | New York Fischer IM | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day-B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
| New York Summer IM-D | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,144 |
| New York Fischer IM | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,350 |
| New York Mem Day 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 2,094 |
| 35th Kavala Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,964 |
| Princeton National Chess Day Open | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ansh M Shah's chess games?
81 games by Ansh M Shah, from Jun 2013 to Oct 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 Ansh M Shah has played.
What does Ansh M Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Ansh M Shah opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ansh M Shah answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ansh M Shah play as White?
As White, Ansh M Shah's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ansh M Shah play as Black?
As Black, Ansh M Shah most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ansh M Shah's FIDE rating?
Ansh M Shah is currently rated 2,234 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ansh M Shah played?
Our database contains 81 games by Ansh M Shah, covering Jun 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 32 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ansh M Shah?
81 games by Ansh M 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.