Prepare against Omaray M. Shah
Canada · World #72,242 classical · FIDE ID 2605732
When preparing against Omaray M. Shah, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 116 games by Omaray M. Shah, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Omaray M. Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omaray M. 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 | 1,814 | 1,919 | Apr 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 61 | 20 | 35 | 52.6% |
| As White | 63 | 33 | 7 | 23 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omaray M. Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omaray M. Shah's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 88.9% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shah usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Shah usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Shah usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Omaray M. Shah's chess games
All 116 games by Omaray M. Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 61 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Rick Pedersen | 2,089 | Canadian Open | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Mohamed Ehab | 2,057 | Canadian Open U2200 | C00 |
| Jul 2009 | Benedict Daswani | 2,043 | Canadian Open | B07 |
| Nov 2002 | Hugh Siddeley | 2,027 | Toronto Anderson Memorial | D85 |
| Jul 2008 | Kenny Ah-Lan | 2,004 | Quebec Open U2000 | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2016 | 17 | 12 | 1,994 |
| Canadian Open U2000 | 2016 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-Toronto Reserves | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Toronto res | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 1,858 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| Toronto Anderson Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| Toronto Malcolm Memorial Simul | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omaray M. Shah's chess games?
116 games by Omaray M. Shah, from Jul 2005 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 Omaray M. Shah has played.
What does Omaray M. Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Omaray M. Shah opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omaray M. Shah answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Omaray M. Shah play as White?
As White, Omaray M. Shah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omaray M. Shah play as Black?
As Black, Omaray M. Shah most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Omaray M. Shah's FIDE rating?
Omaray M. Shah is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Omaray M. Shah played?
Our database contains 116 games by Omaray M. Shah, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omaray M. Shah?
116 games by Omaray M. 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.