Prepare against Shiva Kalka
CM · Suriname · World #69,338 classical · FIDE ID 8201749
When preparing against Shiva Kalka, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 149 games by Shiva Kalka, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shiva Kalka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiva Kalka 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 | 1,823 | 1,863 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,784 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,829 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 45 | 5 | 99 | 30.2% |
| As White | 70 | 22 | 4 | 44 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 23 | 1 | 55 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiva Kalka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiva Kalka's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 34.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Kalka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Kalka usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kalka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 29.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Shiva Kalka's chess games
All 149 games by Shiva Kalka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 5 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 2/0/11 | 15.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Piero Mazzilli | 2,303 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Jan 2025 | Volodymyr Vusatiuk | 2,289 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Felix Hindermann | 2,289 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B22 |
| Oct 2024 | Daniel Shapiro | 2,284 | Titled Tue Late | B60 |
| Nov 2024 | I Rees | 2,251 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 115 | 29 | 1,940 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,865 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,927 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,959 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiva Kalka's chess games?
149 games by Shiva Kalka, from Dec 2014 to Aug 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 Kalka has played.
What does Shiva Kalka play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Shiva Kalka opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiva Kalka answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Shiva Kalka play as White?
As White, Shiva Kalka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiva Kalka play as Black?
As Black, Shiva Kalka most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Shiva Kalka's FIDE rating?
Shiva Kalka is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (May 2025).
How many games has Shiva Kalka played?
Our database contains 149 games by Shiva Kalka, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 5 draws, 99 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiva Kalka?
149 games by Shiva Kalka 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.