Prepare against Shiva Chakkoli
Canada · World #85,909 classical · FIDE ID 2084562
When preparing against Shiva Chakkoli, expect 1.c4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Shiva Chakkoli, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shiva Chakkoli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiva Chakkoli 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 | 1,771 | 1,821 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,769 | 1,821 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,755 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 25.6% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiva Chakkoli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiva Chakkoli's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 60% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Chakkoli usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Shiva Chakkoli's chess games
All 39 games by Shiva Chakkoli in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Jul 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Isai Berengolts | 2,163 | Aurora Fall Open | C00 |
| Jan 2019 | David Gunapalan | 2,012 | Oakville Winter Open U2100 | D40 |
| Jul 2017 | William G. Doubleday | 1,950 | Canadian Open | D37 |
| Jan 2019 | Joey Qiao | 1,702 | Oakville Winter Open U2100 | C54 |
| Oct 2018 | Henry Hughes | 1,472 | Newmarket Aurora Fall Open U2000 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,821 |
| World Corporate West B | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,252 |
| Newmarket Aurora Fall Open U2000 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,552 |
| Mississauga Golden Horseshoe Open | 2018 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,456 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 1,496 |
| Oakville Winter Open U2100 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| Mississauga Spring Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,872 |
| Aurora Fall Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiva Chakkoli's chess games?
39 games by Shiva Chakkoli, from Sep 2017 to Jul 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 Shiva Chakkoli has played.
What does Shiva Chakkoli play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Shiva Chakkoli opens with 1.c4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiva Chakkoli answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Shiva Chakkoli play as White?
As White, Shiva Chakkoli's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiva Chakkoli play as Black?
As Black, Shiva Chakkoli most often plays: Owen Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Shiva Chakkoli's FIDE rating?
Shiva Chakkoli is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,769 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Shiva Chakkoli played?
Our database contains 39 games by Shiva Chakkoli, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiva Chakkoli?
39 games by Shiva Chakkoli 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.