Prepare against Shahab Quraishi
United Kingdom · World #56,186 classical · FIDE ID 455199
When preparing against Shahab Quraishi, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Shahab Quraishi, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahab Quraishi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahab Quraishi 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 | 1,869 | 1,898 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,937 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,733 | 1,782 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahab Quraishi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahab Quraishi's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Quraishi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Quraishi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Quraishi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Shahab Quraishi's chess games
All 30 games by Shahab Quraishi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | David J Ireland | 1,896 | Midland-ch | B73 |
| Nov 2017 | Daniel Rowan | 1,813 | Coventry 4NCL Open B 16th | B22 |
| Aug 2017 | Andrew Collins | 1,750 | West Bromwich Midland Open B | B45 |
| Aug 2026 | Neil Druggan | 1,734 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | A46 |
| Mar 2021 | David W Adam | 1,725 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,742 |
| Coventry 4NCL Open B 16th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,663 |
| ch-ENG | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,708 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open B | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,733 |
| Midland-ch | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,792 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online U2000 Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahab Quraishi's chess games?
30 games by Shahab Quraishi, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Shahab Quraishi has played.
What does Shahab Quraishi play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Shahab Quraishi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.a3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahab Quraishi answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Shahab Quraishi play as White?
As White, Shahab Quraishi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahab Quraishi play as Black?
As Black, Shahab Quraishi most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Shahab Quraishi's FIDE rating?
Shahab Quraishi is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,733 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Shahab Quraishi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Shahab Quraishi, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahab Quraishi?
30 games by Shahab Quraishi 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.