Prepare against Shabir Okhai
United Kingdom · World #20,476 classical · FIDE ID 445134
Our database contains 409 games by Shabir Okhai, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shabir Okhai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shabir Okhai 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 | 2,053 | 2,159 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,103 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,139 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 409 | 165 | 112 | 132 | 40.3% |
| As White | 202 | 92 | 52 | 58 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 207 | 73 | 60 | 74 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shabir Okhai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shabir Okhai's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 100.0% | 58.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Okhai usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Okhai usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Okhai usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 100.0% | 54.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.1% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 24 | 27.9% | 43.8% |
Shabir Okhai's chess games
All 409 games by Shabir Okhai in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 165 wins, 112 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 11/2/4 | 64.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A14 | English Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Mark L Hebden | 2,477 | West Bromwich Midland Open A | D55 |
| Jul 2019 | Keith C Arkell | 2,461 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | A30 |
| Nov 2017 | Richard A Bates | 2,397 | 16th Coventry 4NCL Open A | D55 |
| Dec 2024 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,282 | Keith Escott Mem Open | B27 |
| Apr 2024 | Lorenzo Fava | 2,281 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Chessable | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,148 |
| Shropshire Open | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,226 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,164 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,070 |
| 108th ch-GBR | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,978 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shabir Okhai's chess games?
409 games by Shabir Okhai, from Mar 2015 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 Shabir Okhai has played.
What does Shabir Okhai play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Shabir Okhai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shabir Okhai answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Shabir Okhai play as White?
As White, Shabir Okhai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shabir Okhai play as Black?
As Black, Shabir Okhai most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 207 games.
What is Shabir Okhai's FIDE rating?
Shabir Okhai is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Shabir Okhai played?
Our database contains 409 games by Shabir Okhai, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 112 draws, 132 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shabir Okhai?
409 games by Shabir Okhai 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.