Prepare against Anshul Shetty
United States · World #5,399 classical · FIDE ID 30945828
When preparing against Anshul Shetty, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Anshul Shetty, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anshul Shetty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anshul Shetty 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 | 2,263 | 2,263 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,988 | 2,004 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 25 | 11 | 28 | 39.1% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anshul Shetty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anshul Shetty's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 39.4% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Shetty usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Shetty usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Shetty usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Shetty usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Shetty usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shetty usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Anshul Shetty's chess games
All 64 games by Anshul Shetty in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Poliannikov,Danila | 2,316 | 54th Annual World Open | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Jakob Weihrauch | 2,267 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Matteo Pitzanti | 2,222 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| May 2025 | Aleksa Micic | 2,191 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | G Danzer | 2,172 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,201 |
| Illinois Open | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,057 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,831 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,274 |
| 32nd Chicago Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,839 |
| 33rd North American Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,752 |
| 35th North American Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anshul Shetty's chess games?
64 games by Anshul Shetty, from Oct 2018 to Aug 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 Anshul Shetty has played.
What does Anshul Shetty play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Anshul Shetty opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anshul Shetty answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Anshul Shetty play as White?
As White, Anshul Shetty's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anshul Shetty play as Black?
As Black, Anshul Shetty most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Anshul Shetty's FIDE rating?
Anshul Shetty is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess and 1,988 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Anshul Shetty played?
Our database contains 64 games by Anshul Shetty, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anshul Shetty?
64 games by Anshul Shetty 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.