Prepare against Shabir Sahidi
Slovakia · World #83,395 classical · FIDE ID 14959828
When preparing against Shabir Sahidi, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Shabir Sahidi, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shabir Sahidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shabir Sahidi 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 | 1,779 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,786 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,771 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 38 | 39 | 61 | 27.5% |
| As White | 69 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 19 | 35 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shabir Sahidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shabir Sahidi's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 91.3% | 46.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 46.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (32.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sahidi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 100.0% | 42.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Shabir Sahidi's chess games
All 138 games by Shabir Sahidi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 38 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 6/7/8 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Jan Bednar | 2,008 | Piestany Augustus Cup | A80 |
| Oct 2023 | Richard Kolman | 1,980 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | D46 |
| Jul 2022 | Mikulas Gazi | 1,962 | Piestany Augustus Cup | C44 |
| Oct 2022 | Judit Egyed | 1,932 | ch-SVK Blitz | C65 |
| Nov 2023 | Gabriel Deak | 1,902 | chT2A-SVK 2324 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 27 | 14 | 1,631 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1,562 |
| ch-SVK U12 | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,186 |
| chT2A-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-SVK U10 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 836 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,640 |
| Skalica Schaeffler Open | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,174 |
| ch-SVK U14 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,392 |
Interactive opening tree from all 138 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shabir Sahidi's chess games?
138 games by Shabir Sahidi, from May 2018 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 Sahidi has played.
What does Shabir Sahidi play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Shabir Sahidi opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shabir Sahidi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Shabir Sahidi play as White?
As White, Shabir Sahidi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shabir Sahidi play as Black?
As Black, Shabir Sahidi most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Shabir Sahidi's FIDE rating?
Shabir Sahidi is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Shabir Sahidi played?
Our database contains 138 games by Shabir Sahidi, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 39 draws, 61 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shabir Sahidi?
138 games by Shabir Sahidi 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.