Prepare against Matthew Shih
United States · World #20,255 classical · FIDE ID 2054060
Our database contains 31 games by Matthew Shih, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matthew Shih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matthew Shih 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 | 2,055 | 2,063 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 22.6% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matthew Shih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matthew Shih's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Shih usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Shih usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shih usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Shih usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Shih usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Matthew Shih's chess games
All 31 games by Matthew Shih in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Jul 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Victor Plotkin | 2,290 | Toronto | C42 |
| Oct 2022 | Geordie Derraugh | 2,182 | Toronto | B57 |
| May 2025 | Sophie Li | 2,029 | Cherry Blossom Classic | C55 |
| Sep 2022 | Sergey Malakhovets | 1,957 | Toronto | D11 |
| May 2025 | Corin Gartenlaub | 1,921 | Cherry Blossom Classic | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,991 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,962 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,944 |
| 5th Ivy League Challenge | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 2,029 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,885 |
| 33rd North American Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,756 |
| 112th US Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,759 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matthew Shih's chess games?
31 games by Matthew Shih, from Sep 2013 to Jul 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 Matthew Shih has played.
What does Matthew Shih play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Matthew Shih opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matthew Shih answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Matthew Shih play as White?
As White, Matthew Shih's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matthew Shih play as Black?
As Black, Matthew Shih most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Matthew Shih's FIDE rating?
Matthew Shih is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Matthew Shih played?
Our database contains 31 games by Matthew Shih, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matthew Shih?
31 games by Matthew Shih 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.