Prepare against Ralph Shaw
Australia · World #135,447 classical · FIDE ID 3213498
When preparing against Ralph Shaw, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Ralph Shaw, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Shaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph 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 | 1,632 | 1,729 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,719 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,642 | 1,687 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 34.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Shaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Shaw's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Ralph Shaw's chess games
All 43 games by Ralph Shaw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Steven Hern Liu | 1,702 | Cammeray Norths Open | A23 |
| Apr 2013 | Johnny Bolens | 1,670 | Sydney Open B | B44 |
| Jan 2010 | Paul Glissan | 1,661 | ch-AUS Major | C78 |
| Jan 2010 | Mark Baterowicz | 1,656 | ch-AUS Major | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Tomson Qin | 1,637 | Oceania zt | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,519 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,324 |
| Sydney Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,641 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,637 |
| Cammeray Norths Open | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Shaw's chess games?
43 games by Ralph Shaw, from Jul 2010 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 Ralph Shaw has played.
What does Ralph Shaw play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ralph Shaw opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Shaw answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ralph Shaw play as White?
As White, Ralph Shaw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Shaw play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Shaw most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ralph Shaw's FIDE rating?
Ralph Shaw is currently rated 1,632 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,642 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ralph Shaw played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ralph Shaw, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Shaw?
43 games by Ralph 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.