Prepare against Kevin F Shaw
United Kingdom · World #61,193 classical · FIDE ID 343454755
When preparing against Kevin F Shaw, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (80%).
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin F Shaw, covering Sep 2025 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kevin F Shaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin F Shaw 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 | 1,852 | 1,852 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,849 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 22 | 10 | 30 | 35.5% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 4 | 21 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin F Shaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin F Shaw's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Kevin F Shaw's chess games
All 62 games by Kevin F Shaw in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Nicholas Thomas | 2,215 | 26th Grangemouth Open A | C44 |
| Jan 1995 | Ian C. Robertson | 2,175 | Paisley Open | C41 |
| Jan 2000 | Thomas Leonard | 2,140 | Oban Open | C11 |
| Jan 1999 | Joseph Redpath | 2,049 | Perth Open | C11 |
| Jan 2000 | David Sime | 1,840 | Glenrothes Open | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes Open | 2000 | 17 | 7 | 2,057 |
| Glasgow Open | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,151 |
| Oban Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Dundee Open | 1996 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,392 |
| 4NCL Bradford U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,817 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,654 |
| Perth Open | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| 26th Grangemouth Open A | 1999 | 4 | 1 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin F Shaw's chess games?
62 games by Kevin F Shaw, from Sep 2025 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 Kevin F Shaw has played.
What does Kevin F Shaw play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Kevin F Shaw opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin F Shaw answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kevin F Shaw play as White?
As White, Kevin F Shaw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin F Shaw play as Black?
As Black, Kevin F Shaw most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Kevin F Shaw's FIDE rating?
Kevin F Shaw is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kevin F Shaw played?
Our database contains 62 games by Kevin F Shaw, covering Sep 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin F Shaw?
62 games by Kevin F Shaw 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.