Prepare against Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh
IM · India · World #2,015 classical · FIDE ID 5053196
When preparing against Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,253 games by Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh 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 | 2,383 | 2,461 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,394 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,383 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,253 | 554 | 358 | 341 | 44.2% |
| As White | 654 | 326 | 180 | 148 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 599 | 228 | 178 | 193 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's side.
First moves as White (654 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 360 | 55.0% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 187 | 28.6% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 99 | 15.1% | 67.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues c4 (71.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues c4 (72.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues g3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Shaikh usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 141 | 49.5% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 60 | 21.1% | 64.2% |
| c5 | 56 | 19.6% | 67.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 8.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 48.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 72 | 39.1% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 14 | 7.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's chess games
All 1,253 games by Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 554 wins, 358 draws, 341 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 66 | 37/24/5 | 56.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 55 | 22/19/14 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 53 | 22/19/12 | 41.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 51 | 25/12/14 | 49.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 27/10/8 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 43 | 21/14/8 | 48.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 38 | 17/10/11 | 44.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 85 | 22/29/34 | 25.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 84 | 45/16/23 | 53.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 15/13/25 | 28.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 32 | 10/8/14 | 31.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 24 | 14/4/6 | 58.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 4/10/7 | 19.0% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 6/9/5 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Dec 2020 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,709 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| May 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,701 | ChessKid Cup Play In | A41 |
| May 2023 | Bassem Amin | 2,691 | ChessKid Cup Play In | A30 |
| Dec 2020 | Samuel Sevian | 2,660 | Titled Tue | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 188 | 109 | 2,448 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 34 | 15.5 | 2,450 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 30 | 19 | 2,497 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2022 | 29 | 17 | 2,306 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,489 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,484 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,460 |
| MPL Indian Chess Tour N4 | 2022 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's chess games?
1,253 games by Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh, from Jan 2007 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 Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh has played.
What does Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh play on the first move as White?
Across 654 games with White in our database, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh play as White?
As White, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (66 games, 56.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 41.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 654 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh most often plays: Slav Defense (85 games, 25.9% win rate); Modern Defense (84 games, 53.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (53 games, 28.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 599 games.
What is Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh played?
Our database contains 1,253 games by Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 554 wins, 358 draws, 341 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh?
1,253 games by Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh 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.