Prepare against Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien
FM · ZAF · World #24,729 classical · FIDE ID 14300770
Our database contains 205 games by Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien 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 | 2,020 | 2,221 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,066 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,158 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 103 | 30 | 72 | 50.2% |
| As White | 100 | 56 | 16 | 28 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 105 | 47 | 14 | 44 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 78.0% | 62.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 18.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 62.8% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Bc4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 90.7% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's chess games
All 205 games by Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 103 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,382 | ch-RSA | A36 |
| Jan 2014 | Donovan Van den Heever | 2,274 | ch-RSA | C32 |
| Oct 2003 | Oladapo ADU | 2,268 | 8th chT-Africa | C86 |
| Jan 2004 | Kumar K. Nikhilesh | 2,261 | ch-Commonwealth | B23 |
| Jan 2014 | Charles De Villiers | 2,252 | ch-RSA | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 40 | 23.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-RSA | 2022 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,037 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 8th chT-Africa | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,378 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,009 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,896 |
| Pretoria FM A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's chess games?
205 games by Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien, from Oct 2003 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 Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien has played.
What does Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien play as White?
As White, Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien play as Black?
As Black, Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 105 games.
What is Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien's FIDE rating?
Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien played?
Our database contains 205 games by Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 30 draws, 72 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien?
205 games by Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien 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.