Prepare against Shefali Creebsburg
Suriname · World #134,198 classical · FIDE ID 8203857
When preparing against Shefali Creebsburg, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 30 games by Shefali Creebsburg, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Shefali Creebsburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shefali Creebsburg 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 | 1,639 | 1,639 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,533 | 1,533 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,465 | 1,465 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
| As White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 202 rated games against 134 different opponents, across 26 events in 5 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 | 144 | 60 | 33 | 51 | 41.7% | 1,491 | 1,384 | 11 |
| Rapid | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.0% | 1,647 | 1,327 | 1 |
| Blitz | 29 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 51.7% | 1,135 | 1,135 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 65 | 14 | 19 | 32 | 21.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 42.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1,675 | 1,695 |
| 2025 | 43 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 1,636 | 1,596 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,627 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 41 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 1,396 | 1,278 |
| 2022 | 35 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 1,460 | 1,203 |
| 2019 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1,254 | 1,094 |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1,241 | 1,161 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1,429 | 1,029 |
| 2016 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | – | – |
Where Shefali Creebsburg has played
Suriname (21) · Aruba (2) · CUR (1) · India (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shefali Creebsburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shefali Creebsburg's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 71.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues e3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Creebsburg usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Shefali Creebsburg's chess games
All 30 games by Shefali Creebsburg in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Fatimatou El Hadj Sidi | 1,685 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | A40 |
| Sep 2026 | Nihana Shrestha | 1,575 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Kapende Shalom | 1,571 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Wignifer Y. Mendoza Chourio | 1,549 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Ellina Seren | 1,452 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,767 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,583 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,501 |
| Aruba U18 Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shefali Creebsburg's chess games?
30 games by Shefali Creebsburg, from Sep 2019 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 Shefali Creebsburg has played.
What does Shefali Creebsburg play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Shefali Creebsburg opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shefali Creebsburg answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Shefali Creebsburg play as White?
As White, Shefali Creebsburg's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shefali Creebsburg play as Black?
As Black, Shefali Creebsburg most often plays: London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Shefali Creebsburg's FIDE rating?
Shefali Creebsburg is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,533 in rapid and 1,465 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,639 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Shefali Creebsburg played?
Our database contains 30 games by Shefali Creebsburg, covering Sep 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shefali Creebsburg?
30 games by Shefali Creebsburg 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.