Prepare against Anum Sheikh
WCM · United Kingdom · World #78,034 classical · FIDE ID 436690
When preparing against Anum Sheikh, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 289 games by Anum Sheikh, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anum Sheikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anum Sheikh 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 | 1,795 | 1,870 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,770 | 1,806 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 90 | 83 | 116 | 31.1% |
| As White | 141 | 44 | 40 | 57 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 148 | 46 | 43 | 59 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anum Sheikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anum Sheikh's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 98.6% | 46.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sheikh usually continues Nf3 (45.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sheikh usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sheikh usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sheikh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 24 | 32.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 17.6% | 38.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 51.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 15 | 30.6% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
Anum Sheikh's chess games
All 289 games by Anum Sheikh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 90 wins, 83 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 15/3/5 | 65.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Steven A Jones | 2,210 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | B92 |
| Aug 2021 | Rohan Bansal | 2,042 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | E11 |
| Sep 2018 | Helen Granat | 2,037 | ch-ENG w | B51 |
| Jul 2024 | Calvin Chris Biju | 2,008 | ch-BCF AM Open | A02 |
| Jul 2018 | Rajat Makkar | 1,985 | ch-GBR 105th U2050 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG w | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 1,841 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 2,003 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,583 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz B | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 1,750 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| 25th ch-EU U10 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,550 |
| ch-EU Online U14 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,539 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,618 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anum Sheikh's chess games?
289 games by Anum Sheikh, from Aug 2015 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 Anum Sheikh has played.
What does Anum Sheikh play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Anum Sheikh opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anum Sheikh answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Anum Sheikh play as White?
As White, Anum Sheikh's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (23 games, 65.2% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anum Sheikh play as Black?
As Black, Anum Sheikh most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Anum Sheikh's FIDE rating?
Anum Sheikh is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,770 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Anum Sheikh played?
Our database contains 289 games by Anum Sheikh, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 83 draws, 116 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anum Sheikh?
289 games by Anum Sheikh 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.