Prepare against Shivan Murdochy
United Kingdom · World #29,608 classical · FIDE ID 2402998
Our database contains 98 games by Shivan Murdochy, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shivan Murdochy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shivan Murdochy 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 21 | 43 | 34 | 21.4% |
| As White | 50 | 11 | 23 | 16 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shivan Murdochy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shivan Murdochy's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Murdochy usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Murdochy usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Murdochy usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 60.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 39.1% | 38.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Shivan Murdochy's chess games
All 98 games by Shivan Murdochy in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Jude A Lenier | 2,121 | 23rd ch-EU U18 | C06 |
| Nov 2012 | George Neave | 2,051 | Oban Open | C06 |
| Aug 2012 | Thomas Levesque | 2,030 | Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | A83 |
| Apr 2011 | Finn Bonnez | 2,024 | Edinburgh Open | A47 |
| Jul 2024 | Aryan Munshi | 1,982 | Scottish Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 1,874 |
| Gatwick e2e4 Challengers-C | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| Edinburgh CC Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,915 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 23rd ch-EU U18 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,922 |
| 1st Edinburg CC Open | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,702 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shivan Murdochy's chess games?
98 games by Shivan Murdochy, from Sep 2009 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 Shivan Murdochy has played.
What does Shivan Murdochy play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Shivan Murdochy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shivan Murdochy answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Shivan Murdochy play as White?
As White, Shivan Murdochy's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shivan Murdochy play as Black?
As Black, Shivan Murdochy most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Shivan Murdochy's FIDE rating?
Shivan Murdochy is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Shivan Murdochy played?
Our database contains 98 games by Shivan Murdochy, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 43 draws, 34 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shivan Murdochy?
98 games by Shivan Murdochy 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.