Prepare against Jihan Tejas Shah
FM · India · World #5,766 classical · FIDE ID 33370109
Our database contains 257 games by Jihan Tejas Shah, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jihan Tejas Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jihan Tejas 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 | 2,254 | 2,338 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,254 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 117 | 41 | 99 | 45.5% |
| As White | 128 | 64 | 21 | 43 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 53 | 20 | 56 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jihan Tejas Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jihan Tejas Shah's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 25 | 19.5% | 68.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 18.0% | 58.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Shah usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shah usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Shah usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 68.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 98.4% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 97.9% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Jihan Tejas Shah's chess games
All 257 games by Jihan Tejas Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 117 wins, 41 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Daneshvar,Bardiya | 2,596 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | — |
| May 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E63 |
| Jul 2026 | Szpar,Milosz | 2,518 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | E92 |
| Jun 2026 | Gokerkan,Cem Kaan | 2,497 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A40 |
| May 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | 2,490 | Titled Tuesday | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 52 | 29.5 | 2,351 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 17 | 2,261 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,315 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,256 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,248 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jihan Tejas Shah's chess games?
257 games by Jihan Tejas Shah, from Jan 2022 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 Jihan Tejas Shah has played.
What does Jihan Tejas Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Jihan Tejas Shah opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jihan Tejas Shah answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jihan Tejas Shah play as White?
As White, Jihan Tejas Shah's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jihan Tejas Shah play as Black?
As Black, Jihan Tejas Shah most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Jihan Tejas Shah's FIDE rating?
Jihan Tejas Shah is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jihan Tejas Shah played?
Our database contains 257 games by Jihan Tejas Shah, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 41 draws, 99 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jihan Tejas Shah?
257 games by Jihan Tejas 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.