Prepare against Shejal Sahil Sanjay
India · World #54,596 classical · FIDE ID 25605755
When preparing against Shejal Sahil Sanjay, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Shejal Sahil Sanjay, covering Nov 2015 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Shejal Sahil Sanjay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shejal Sahil Sanjay 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 | 1,877 | 1,886 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,958 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 69.2% |
| As White | 22 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 72.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 64.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 1,194 rated games against 1,056 different opponents, across 132 events in 6 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 | 602 | 274 | 117 | 211 | 45.5% | 1,539 | 1,537 | 16 |
| Rapid | 162 | 102 | 20 | 40 | 63.0% | 1,594 | 1,713 | 10 |
| Blitz | 73 | 47 | 4 | 22 | 64.4% | 1,647 | 1,764 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 422 | 96 | 91 | 235 | 22.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 565 | 408 | 78 | 79 | 72.2% |
Wins over titled players: 7 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 130 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 | 83 | 15 | 24 | 1,757 | 1,940 |
| 2025 | 140 | 88 | 22 | 30 | 1,739 | 1,898 |
| 2024 | 165 | 102 | 22 | 41 | 1,758 | 1,888 |
| 2023 | 87 | 55 | 17 | 15 | 1,369 | 1,547 |
| 2022 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 1,409 | 1,526 |
| 2021 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1,395 | 1,475 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1,347 | 1,387 |
| 2019 | 162 | 80 | 27 | 55 | 1,549 | 1,595 |
| 2018 | 190 | 88 | 43 | 59 | 1,511 | 1,535 |
| 2017 | 139 | 68 | 26 | 45 | 1,410 | 1,356 |
| 2016 | 90 | 37 | 8 | 45 | 1,497 | 1,262 |
| 2015 | 46 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 1,368 | 1,128 |
Where Shejal Sahil Sanjay has played
India (124) · Hong Kong SAR China (3) · United Arab Emirates (2) · Bangladesh (1) · Nigeria (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shejal Sahil Sanjay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shejal Sahil Sanjay's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 85.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 85.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sanjay usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sanjay usually continues c3 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sanjay usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Sanjay usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Shejal Sahil Sanjay's chess games
All 39 games by Shejal Sahil Sanjay in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Toluwanimi OKEMAKINDE | 2,203 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | C56 |
| Aug 2026 | Okuma Ejomafuvwe NESIMEYE | 2,091 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | A20 |
| Jul 2024 | Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan | 2,078 | 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | B22 |
| Aug 2026 | Augustine Imohede APEMIYE | 2,043 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | C26 |
| Aug 2026 | Lanre Seye Oluwalasinu | 2,011 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,335 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,116 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| 1st Dhaka Elegant Chess Academy | 2024 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,844 |
| Madurai Athens of the East Open C U1700 | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| Morde Foundation 2nd All India Open FIDE Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,771 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shejal Sahil Sanjay's chess games?
39 games by Shejal Sahil Sanjay, from Nov 2015 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 Shejal Sahil Sanjay has played.
What does Shejal Sahil Sanjay play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Shejal Sahil Sanjay opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shejal Sahil Sanjay answers 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shejal Sahil Sanjay play as White?
As White, Shejal Sahil Sanjay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shejal Sahil Sanjay play as Black?
As Black, Shejal Sahil Sanjay most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Shejal Sahil Sanjay's FIDE rating?
Shejal Sahil Sanjay is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Shejal Sahil Sanjay played?
Our database contains 39 games by Shejal Sahil Sanjay, covering Nov 2015 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses (69.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shejal Sahil Sanjay?
39 games by Shejal Sahil Sanjay 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.