Prepare against Shreyas Royal
GM · United Kingdom · World #479 classical · FIDE ID 448869
When preparing against Shreyas Royal, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,384 games by Shreyas Royal, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shreyas Royal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shreyas Royal 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 | 2,514 | 2,523 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,400 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,480 | 2,485 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,384 | 609 | 335 | 440 | 44.0% |
| As White | 699 | 335 | 160 | 204 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 685 | 274 | 175 | 236 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shreyas Royal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shreyas Royal's side.
First moves as White (699 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 532 | 76.1% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 94 | 13.4% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 7.6% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 16 | 2.3% | 84.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Royal usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Royal usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Royal usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Royal usually continues Nf3 (59.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Royal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Royal usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 183 | 56.3% | 52.2% |
| c5 | 120 | 36.9% | 61.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 6.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 72.1% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 60 | 27.4% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Shreyas Royal's chess games
All 1,384 games by Shreyas Royal in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 609 wins, 335 draws, 440 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 99 | 45/31/23 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 54 | 24/18/12 | 44.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 54 | 28/14/12 | 51.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 21/13/18 | 40.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 46 | 26/10/10 | 56.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 12/6/16 | 35.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 59 | 18/19/22 | 30.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 48 | 24/10/14 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 43 | 15/14/14 | 34.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 34 | 13/11/10 | 38.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 7/12/13 | 21.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,692 | 13th London Classic | D38 |
| Jul 2024 | David W L Howell | 2,675 | ch-BCF | C54 |
| Oct 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,650 | FIDE Grand Swiss | E71 |
| Jun 2024 | Alan Pichot | 2,640 | Adeje Arona Open | C55 |
| Dec 2023 | Jules Moussard | 2,639 | 13th London Classic | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 248 | 131.5 | 2,302 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 99 | 74.5 | 2,234 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo GM Mix | 2021 | 18 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Przeworsk | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,474 |
| Hull 4NCL GM | 2022 | 18 | 6 | 2,307 |
| I'M Not A GM Gp-B | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,283 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2024 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,405 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,211 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonah B Willow (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shreyas Royal's chess games?
1,384 games by Shreyas Royal, from Feb 2016 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 Shreyas Royal has played.
What does Shreyas Royal play on the first move as White?
Across 699 games with White in our database, Shreyas Royal opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shreyas Royal answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Shreyas Royal play as White?
As White, Shreyas Royal's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (99 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (54 games, 51.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shreyas Royal play as Black?
As Black, Shreyas Royal most often plays: Indian Defense (59 games, 30.5% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (43 games, 34.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 685 games.
What is Shreyas Royal's FIDE rating?
Shreyas Royal is currently rated 2,514 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,480 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Shreyas Royal played?
Our database contains 1,384 games by Shreyas Royal, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 609 wins, 335 draws, 440 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shreyas Royal?
1,384 games by Shreyas Royal 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.