Prepare against Sham R
India · World #20,465 classical · FIDE ID 25759884
When preparing against Sham R, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 66 games by Sham R, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sham R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sham R 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 | 2,054 | 2,178 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,154 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,138 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 33 | 5 | 28 | 50.0% |
| As White | 35 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sham R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sham R's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 51.4% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 20.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — R usually continues Ne2 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — R usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — R usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
Sham R's chess games
All 66 games by Sham R in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 33 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina | 2,514 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,403 | Titled Tue | B36 |
| Aug 2025 | Gustavo Ribeiro | 2,305 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B20 |
| Feb 2026 | Ethan Saya | 2,295 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Feb 2026 | Jaiveer Mahendru | 2,255 | Titled Tue | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 42 | 22 | 2,216 |
| 2nd Grand RCC FIDE Rated International Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,065 |
| I. Međugorje Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,107 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sham R's chess games?
66 games by Sham R, from Jun 2017 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 Sham R has played.
What does Sham R play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Sham R opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sham R answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sham R play as White?
As White, Sham R's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sham R play as Black?
As Black, Sham R most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Sham R's FIDE rating?
Sham R is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Sham R played?
Our database contains 66 games by Sham R, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sham R?
66 games by Sham R 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.