Prepare against Shlok Maheshwari
United Kingdom · World #101,245 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 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Shlok Maheshwari, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 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 | 1,726 | 1,783 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,644 | 1,644 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,673 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 21.9% |
| As White | 13 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 36.8% |
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 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Maheshwari usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Shlok Maheshwari's chess games
All 32 games by Shlok Maheshwari in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 7 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Jan 2024 | Stephen Gibson | 1,532 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open C | C30 |
| Aug 2026 | Mark Levitin | 1,511 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | C09 |
| Mar 2026 | Adam Amirthanathan | 1,438 | English Youth Championships 2026 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,741 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,543 |
| Harry Lamb Memorial | Manchester Summer Congress FIDE OPEN 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,832 |
| 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?
32 games by Shlok Maheshwari, from Apr 2024 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 Shlok Maheshwari has played.
What does Shlok Maheshwari play on the first move as White?
Across 13 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 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Shlok Maheshwari play as White?
As White, Shlok Maheshwari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shlok Maheshwari play as Black?
As Black, Shlok Maheshwari most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Shlok Maheshwari's FIDE rating?
Shlok Maheshwari is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess, 1,644 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Shlok Maheshwari played?
Our database contains 32 games by Shlok Maheshwari, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shlok Maheshwari?
32 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.