Prepare against Shahil Dey
IM · India · World #1,021 classical · FIDE ID 35062352
When preparing against Shahil Dey, expect 1.c4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Shahil Dey, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahil Dey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahil Dey 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 | 2,450 | 2,450 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,295 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,299 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 115 | 74 | 45 | 49.1% |
| As White | 120 | 65 | 35 | 20 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 50 | 39 | 25 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahil Dey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahil Dey's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 41.7% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 38.3% | 73.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 67.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Dey usually continues g3 (64.7% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Dey usually continues g3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dey usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 73.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Dey usually continues b3 (76.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Dey usually continues b3 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Dey usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 42.9% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 20 | 31.7% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 20.6% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Shahil Dey's chess games
All 234 games by Shahil Dey in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 115 wins, 74 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 11/6/3 | 55.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Floryan Eugene | 2,510 | La Plagne Soleil Masters | A14 |
| Jan 2026 | Vignesh N R | 2,505 | 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | A06 |
| Aug 2026 | Carles Diaz Camallonga | 2,493 | 27th Sants Open 2026 | D78 |
| Jul 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,469 | 400 Coups Festival 2026 | A07 |
| Jun 2026 | Kushagra Mohan | 2,456 | 360 One Masters 2026 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th KIIT Cat A Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,417 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| 27th Sants Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,516 |
| 15th Vojvodina Open | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,545 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,358 |
| 5th Leca Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,511 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahil Dey's chess games?
234 games by Shahil Dey, from Jun 2013 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 Shahil Dey has played.
What does Shahil Dey play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Shahil Dey opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahil Dey answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Shahil Dey play as White?
As White, Shahil Dey's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 68.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahil Dey play as Black?
As Black, Shahil Dey most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 84.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Shahil Dey's FIDE rating?
Shahil Dey is currently rated 2,450 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Shahil Dey played?
Our database contains 234 games by Shahil Dey, covering Jun 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 74 draws, 45 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahil Dey?
234 games by Shahil Dey 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.