Prepare against Shadi Sian
CM · Norway · World #5,501 classical · FIDE ID 1532600
Our database contains 143 games by Shadi Sian, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shadi Sian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shadi Sian 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 | 2,260 | 2,274 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,321 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 51 | 38 | 52 | 35.7% |
| As White | 71 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 72 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shadi Sian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shadi Sian's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 59.2% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 16.9% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 14.1% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.6% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sian usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sian usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …h5 (2% of these games) — Sian usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sian usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sian usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 13 | 44.8% | 38.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 78.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Shadi Sian's chess games
All 143 games by Shadi Sian in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 51 wins, 38 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/4 | 22.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,536 | Titled Tue Early | A56 |
| Aug 2025 | Sohum Lohia | 2,387 | Titled Tue Early | C46 |
| Aug 2025 | Zoey Tang | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | E32 |
| Aug 2025 | Roberto Junio Brito Molina | 2,378 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Mar 2026 | Isak Sjoberg | 2,327 | TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,337 |
| Fagernes Autumn Open | 2023 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,104 |
| Hell Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| TCh-NOR Elite 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,320 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Junior A | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| 36th Cracovia Open A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| Fagernes Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shadi Sian's chess games?
143 games by Shadi Sian, from Mar 2016 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 Shadi Sian has played.
What does Shadi Sian play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Shadi Sian opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shadi Sian answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Shadi Sian play as White?
As White, Shadi Sian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shadi Sian play as Black?
As Black, Shadi Sian most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Shadi Sian's FIDE rating?
Shadi Sian is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Shadi Sian played?
Our database contains 143 games by Shadi Sian, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 38 draws, 52 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shadi Sian?
143 games by Shadi Sian 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.