Prepare against Shailendra K Bajpai
CM · India · World #7,605 classical · FIDE ID 5014670
When preparing against Shailendra K Bajpai, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 38 games by Shailendra K Bajpai, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Shailendra K Bajpai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shailendra K Bajpai 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 | 2,213 | 2,263 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,227 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,263 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 302 rated games against 256 different opponents, across 31 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 260 | 161 | 41 | 58 | 61.9% | 2,047 | 2,174 | 15 |
| Rapid | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 45.5% | 1,659 | 1,732 | 4 |
| Blitz | 31 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 64.5% | 1,978 | 2,111 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 19 | 16 | 47 | 23.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 186 | 134 | 30 | 22 | 72.0% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 12 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1,911 | 2,168 |
| 2025 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1,827 | 2,055 |
| 2019 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1,860 | 1,955 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,754 | 1,842 |
| 2014 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1,740 | 1,980 |
| 2012 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 2,065 | 2,172 |
| 2011 | 40 | 27 | 5 | 8 | 2,068 | 2,228 |
| 2010 | 23 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2,115 | 2,268 |
| 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2,033 | 2,033 |
| 2008 | 71 | 40 | 15 | 16 | 2,099 | 2,205 |
| 2007 | 49 | 30 | 7 | 12 | 2,118 | 2,196 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shailendra K Bajpai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shailendra K Bajpai's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bajpai usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bajpai usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bajpai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Bajpai usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Shailendra K Bajpai's chess games
All 38 games by Shailendra K Bajpai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,612 | 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | C54 |
| Jun 2011 | M. S. Thejkumar | 2,451 | 49th chB-IND | D45 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C11 |
| Jan 2012 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,419 | 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | E44 |
| Jun 2011 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,414 | 49th chB-IND | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,183 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,192 |
| 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 2,399 |
| 49th chB-IND | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,393 |
| 48th chB-IND | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,920 |
| chT-IND 31st | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,263 |
| 1st Gurgon Open | 2009 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shailendra K Bajpai's chess games?
38 games by Shailendra K Bajpai, from Jan 2005 to Oct 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 Shailendra K Bajpai has played.
What does Shailendra K Bajpai play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shailendra K Bajpai opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shailendra K Bajpai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Shailendra K Bajpai play as White?
As White, Shailendra K Bajpai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shailendra K Bajpai play as Black?
As Black, Shailendra K Bajpai most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Shailendra K Bajpai's FIDE rating?
Shailendra K Bajpai is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Shailendra K Bajpai played?
Our database contains 38 games by Shailendra K Bajpai, covering Jan 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shailendra K Bajpai?
38 games by Shailendra K Bajpai 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.