Prepare against Shamel Howell
CM · BRB · World #19,465 classical · FIDE ID 11100559
When preparing against Shamel Howell, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 68 games by Shamel Howell, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Shamel Howell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shamel Howell 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 | 2,063 | 2,116 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 44.1% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shamel Howell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shamel Howell's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 71.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Howell usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Howell usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Howell usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Howell usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Howell usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Howell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 77.3% | 61.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Shamel Howell's chess games
All 68 games by Shamel Howell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Nov 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Paris Klerides | 2,212 | Olympiad-38 | C54 |
| Sep 2012 | Jasvindar Singh | 2,200 | Olympiad-40 | A56 |
| Jun 2010 | Philip Corbin | 2,164 | Caribbean sub zt 2.3.5 | C28 |
| Aug 2009 | Marcus Joseph | 2,158 | Caribbean Open | C38 |
| Oct 2007 | Kelvin Daniel | 2,030 | ch-Barbados | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Barbados | 2009 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,150 |
| Caribbean sub zt 2.3.5 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| Caribbean Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,125 |
| ch-BAR | 2005 | 6 | 1 | 1,835 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shamel Howell's chess games?
68 games by Shamel Howell, from Jan 2006 to Nov 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 Shamel Howell has played.
What does Shamel Howell play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Shamel Howell opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shamel Howell answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Shamel Howell play as White?
As White, Shamel Howell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shamel Howell play as Black?
As Black, Shamel Howell most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Shamel Howell's FIDE rating?
Shamel Howell is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Shamel Howell played?
Our database contains 68 games by Shamel Howell, covering Jan 2006 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shamel Howell?
68 games by Shamel Howell 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.