Prepare against Samuel Shah
United Kingdom · World #55,788 classical · FIDE ID 343423795
When preparing against Samuel Shah, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Samuel Shah, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel 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 | 1,871 | 1,871 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,685 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,778 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Shah's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 47.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Samuel Shah's chess games
All 42 games by Samuel Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zoe Pellatt | 1,944 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | B15 |
| Jan 2026 | Lev Razhnou | 1,810 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | D37 |
| Feb 2026 | Hal Gomez | 1,797 | South of England Junior Congress 2026 U13 | C07 |
| Aug 2026 | Elmira Walker | 1,737 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B17 |
| Aug 2026 | Shreyas Pasupulety | 1,701 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,668 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,901 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,526 |
| ch-BCF PM U1750 Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,662 |
| South of England Junior Congress 2026 U13 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,962 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Shah's chess games?
42 games by Samuel Shah, from Dec 2023 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 Samuel Shah has played.
What does Samuel Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Samuel Shah opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Shah answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Shah play as White?
As White, Samuel Shah's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Shah play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Shah most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Samuel Shah's FIDE rating?
Samuel Shah is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Samuel Shah played?
Our database contains 42 games by Samuel Shah, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Shah?
42 games by Samuel 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.