Prepare against Shelev Oberoi
United States · World #9,905 classical · FIDE ID 30908590
When preparing against Shelev Oberoi, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 711 games by Shelev Oberoi, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shelev Oberoi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shelev Oberoi 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 | 2,172 | 2,328 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,317 | 2,385 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 711 | 307 | 105 | 299 | 43.2% |
| As White | 356 | 168 | 55 | 133 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 355 | 139 | 50 | 166 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shelev Oberoi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shelev Oberoi's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 50.3% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 175 | 49.4% | 48.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues Nc3 (70.5% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues c3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Oberoi usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 75 | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 42 | 30.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 20 | 14.4% | 55.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 57.6% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 49 | 34.0% | 49.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 8.3% | 45.8% |
Shelev Oberoi's chess games
All 711 games by Shelev Oberoi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 307 wins, 105 draws, 299 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 118 | 70/9/39 | 59.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 65 | 22/12/31 | 33.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 1/4/10 | 6.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 44 | 17/6/21 | 38.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 3/3/13 | 15.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A45 |
| May 2026 | Vladimir Fedoseev | 2,700 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,679 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Mar 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 171 | 102 | 2,399 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 45 | 24.5 | 2,392 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,433 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2022 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,143 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,410 |
| ch-PNWCC Online Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shelev Oberoi's chess games?
711 games by Shelev Oberoi, from Oct 2014 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 Shelev Oberoi has played.
What does Shelev Oberoi play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Shelev Oberoi opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shelev Oberoi answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Shelev Oberoi play as White?
As White, Shelev Oberoi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (118 games, 59.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Scotch Game (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 356 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shelev Oberoi play as Black?
As Black, Shelev Oberoi most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (44 games, 38.6% win rate); French Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 355 games.
What is Shelev Oberoi's FIDE rating?
Shelev Oberoi is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,317 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Shelev Oberoi played?
Our database contains 711 games by Shelev Oberoi, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 105 draws, 299 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shelev Oberoi?
711 games by Shelev Oberoi 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.