Prepare against Jake Shanty
FM · India · World #1,567 classical · FIDE ID 33478066
When preparing against Jake Shanty, expect 1.Nf3 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 342 games by Jake Shanty, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jake Shanty's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jake Shanty 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 | 2,408 | 2,408 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,185 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,370 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 154 | 91 | 97 | 45.0% |
| As White | 173 | 84 | 51 | 38 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 169 | 70 | 40 | 59 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jake Shanty's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jake Shanty's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 111 | 64.2% | 68.5% |
| d4 | 25 | 14.5% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 11.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 17 | 9.8% | 70.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 64% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Shanty usually continues b3 (81.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shanty usually continues e3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Shanty usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Shanty usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Shanty usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 56.9% | 61.0% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.1% | 46.2% |
| c6 | 10 | 13.9% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 68.3% | 54.9% |
| d5 | 19 | 31.7% | 42.1% |
Jake Shanty's chess games
All 342 games by Jake Shanty in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 154 wins, 91 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 73 | 41/18/14 | 56.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,650 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jul 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | E71 |
| May 2025 | Adam Kozak | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2025 | Kacper Piorun | 2,577 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 214 | 134 | 2,414 |
| Fantastico GM RR 1 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,267 |
| Budapest Spring Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,561 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan IM A | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,454 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,416 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar GMA | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,310 |
| Fantastico GM mix 2 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jake Shanty's chess games?
342 games by Jake Shanty, from May 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 Jake Shanty has played.
What does Jake Shanty play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Jake Shanty opens with 1.Nf3 (64% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jake Shanty answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Jake Shanty play as White?
As White, Jake Shanty's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (73 games, 56.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jake Shanty play as Black?
As Black, Jake Shanty most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Jake Shanty's FIDE rating?
Jake Shanty is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jake Shanty played?
Our database contains 342 games by Jake Shanty, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 91 draws, 97 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jake Shanty?
342 games by Jake Shanty 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.