Prepare against Shlok Maheshwari
United Kingdom · World #116,260 classical · FIDE ID 343439489
When preparing against Shlok Maheshwari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Shlok Maheshwari, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Shlok Maheshwari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shlok Maheshwari 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 | 1,685 | 1,783 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,626 | 1,644 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shlok Maheshwari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shlok Maheshwari's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (28% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Shlok Maheshwari's chess games
All 38 games by Shlok Maheshwari in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Oct 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alfie Melia | 1,945 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A84 |
| Jun 2026 | James Ratcliffe | 1,887 | 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | C00 |
| Oct 2026 | Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla | 1,760 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | C08 |
| Oct 2026 | Digby Shea | 1,728 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | B42 |
| Oct 2026 | Lucas Zheng | 1,554 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,812 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,543 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,832 |
| Harry Lamb Mem 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,810 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,592 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shlok Maheshwari's chess games?
38 games by Shlok Maheshwari, from Apr 2024 to Oct 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 Shlok Maheshwari has played.
What does Shlok Maheshwari play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shlok Maheshwari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shlok Maheshwari answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shlok Maheshwari play as White?
As White, Shlok Maheshwari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shlok Maheshwari play as Black?
As Black, Shlok Maheshwari most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Shlok Maheshwari's FIDE rating?
Shlok Maheshwari is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess, 1,626 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Shlok Maheshwari played?
Our database contains 38 games by Shlok Maheshwari, covering Apr 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shlok Maheshwari?
38 games by Shlok Maheshwari 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.