Prepare against Shlok Verma
CM · United Kingdom · World #20,229 classical · FIDE ID 441228
Our database contains 399 games by Shlok Verma, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shlok Verma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shlok Verma 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 | 2,055 | 2,191 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,956 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,956 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 161 | 93 | 145 | 40.4% |
| As White | 196 | 81 | 49 | 66 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 203 | 80 | 44 | 79 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shlok Verma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shlok Verma's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 192 | 98.0% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (49.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Verma usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Verma usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 104 | 91.2% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 81.3% | 55.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Shlok Verma's chess games
All 399 games by Shlok Verma in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 161 wins, 93 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 3/5/8 | 18.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Neil Berry | 2,279 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | D46 |
| Jul 2024 | Chris R Beaumont | 2,198 | ch-BCF | D24 |
| Jul 2026 | Sooraj,M R | 2,198 | Sussex University Masters | C07 |
| Aug 2024 | Peter D Lalic | 2,181 | 3rd Kingston Open | C12 |
| Aug 2024 | Clive A Frostick | 2,161 | 3rd Kingston Open | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 1,128 |
| ch-BCF U09 | 2018 | 23 | 15.5 | 363 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1,914 |
| ch-BCF U08 | 2016 | 11 | 9 | 317 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 1,888 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shlok Verma's chess games?
399 games by Shlok Verma, from Nov 2015 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 Verma has played.
What does Shlok Verma play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Shlok Verma opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shlok Verma answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Shlok Verma play as White?
As White, Shlok Verma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shlok Verma play as Black?
As Black, Shlok Verma most often plays: French Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Shlok Verma's FIDE rating?
Shlok Verma is currently rated 2,055 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Shlok Verma played?
Our database contains 399 games by Shlok Verma, covering Nov 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 93 draws, 145 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shlok Verma?
399 games by Shlok Verma 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.