Prepare against Musab Shaker
CM · Bahrain · World #116,595 classical · FIDE ID 11201789
When preparing against Musab Shaker, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 69 games by Musab Shaker, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Musab Shaker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Musab Shaker 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 | 1,683 | 1,793 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,737 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,764 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 22 | 9 | 38 | 31.9% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Musab Shaker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Musab Shaker's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 93.9% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Shaker usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Shaker usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Shaker usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Shaker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
Musab Shaker's chess games
All 69 games by Musab Shaker in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 22 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Isaac Antonio Garcia Guerrero | 2,308 | Olympiad-42 | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Elasri Brahim Nait | 1,994 | Olympiad-45 | A48 |
| Sep 2024 | Nigel Francis | 1,775 | Olympiad-45 | C42 |
| Aug 2022 | Giancarlo Berardi | 1,757 | Olympiad-44 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Marwa Michael Henry | 1,715 | Olympiad-45 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,792 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 10 | 1 | 1,499 |
| Manama Bahrain Academy | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,688 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,917 |
| ch-Gulf Amateur | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,442 |
| Bahrain & Qatar Friendship | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,427 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Musab Shaker's chess games?
69 games by Musab Shaker, from Mar 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 Musab Shaker has played.
What does Musab Shaker play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Musab Shaker opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Musab Shaker answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Musab Shaker play as White?
As White, Musab Shaker's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Musab Shaker play as Black?
As Black, Musab Shaker most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Musab Shaker's FIDE rating?
Musab Shaker is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Musab Shaker played?
Our database contains 69 games by Musab Shaker, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Musab Shaker?
69 games by Musab Shaker 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.