Prepare against Hanya Shah
India · World #75,628 classical · FIDE ID 25186388
When preparing against Hanya Shah, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Hanya Shah, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hanya Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanya 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 | 1,804 | 1,887 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanya Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanya Shah's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Shah usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Hanya Shah's chess games
All 31 games by Hanya Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Chinnam Vyshnavi | 1,849 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | A06 |
| Nov 2024 | Kristina Zavivaeva | 1,775 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A07 |
| Nov 2024 | Audrey Tu | 1,765 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A37 |
| Nov 2024 | Levanah Alcantara | 1,753 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Zahra Allahverdi | 1,718 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,873 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,756 |
| 22nd TCh-IND w | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,630 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,856 |
| 51st Indian Sub-Junior (Under15) Open Chess Championships 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,089 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanya Shah's chess games?
31 games by Hanya Shah, from Jan 2022 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 Hanya Shah has played.
What does Hanya Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Hanya Shah opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanya Shah answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hanya Shah play as White?
As White, Hanya Shah's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanya Shah play as Black?
As Black, Hanya Shah most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Hanya Shah's FIDE rating?
Hanya Shah is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,887 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Hanya Shah played?
Our database contains 31 games by Hanya Shah, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanya Shah?
31 games by Hanya 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.