Prepare against Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez
DEU · World #27,482 classical · FIDE ID 34628452
When preparing against Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 81 games by Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez 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 | 2,002 | 2,066 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,084 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,097 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 33.3% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 93.0% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Thabrez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's chess games
All 81 games by Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 27 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Simon Windmueller | 2,152 | Baden-Baden Faschingsopen | B10 |
| Oct 2025 | Jonas Weyer | 2,030 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | E15 |
| Nov 2024 | Grover Rondonuwu | 2,015 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A45 |
| May 2026 | Jonah Cwiklik | 1,868 | ODJM A | C52 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefan Diehl | 1,832 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 1,989 |
| ODJM A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Marburg Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,806 |
| 32nd Wiesbaden Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,744 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,016 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| chB-Frankfurt | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,414 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's chess games?
81 games by Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez, from Dec 2022 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 Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez has played.
What does Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez play as White?
As White, Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez play as Black?
As Black, Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez's FIDE rating?
Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez played?
Our database contains 81 games by Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez, covering Dec 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez?
81 games by Shahzaib Shanawaz Thabrez 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.