Prepare against Shyam Jagdish Modi
United Kingdom · World #16,848 classical · FIDE ID 446025
Our database contains 174 games by Shyam Jagdish Modi, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shyam Jagdish Modi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shyam Jagdish Modi 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 | 2,086 | 2,148 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 72 | 39 | 63 | 41.4% |
| As White | 87 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 87 | 37 | 20 | 30 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shyam Jagdish Modi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shyam Jagdish Modi's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 64.4% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 31 | 35.6% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Modi usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Modi usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Modi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Modi usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Modi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Modi usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 93.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Shyam Jagdish Modi's chess games
All 174 games by Shyam Jagdish Modi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 72 wins, 39 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Tim P Wall | 2,246 | 106th ch-GBR | A49 |
| Aug 2021 | Steven A Jones | 2,234 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | D27 |
| Feb 2022 | Lewis Martin | 2,196 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | E01 |
| Jul 2019 | Neil E G Crickmore | 2,187 | 106th ch-GBR | A68 |
| Aug 2019 | Dave J Ledger | 2,168 | 106th ch-GBR | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,936 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 106th ch-GBR | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 821 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,981 |
| ch-BCF U11 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shyam Jagdish Modi's chess games?
174 games by Shyam Jagdish Modi, from Jun 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 Shyam Jagdish Modi has played.
What does Shyam Jagdish Modi play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Shyam Jagdish Modi opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shyam Jagdish Modi answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Shyam Jagdish Modi play as White?
As White, Shyam Jagdish Modi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shyam Jagdish Modi play as Black?
As Black, Shyam Jagdish Modi most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Shyam Jagdish Modi's FIDE rating?
Shyam Jagdish Modi is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Shyam Jagdish Modi played?
Our database contains 174 games by Shyam Jagdish Modi, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 39 draws, 63 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shyam Jagdish Modi?
174 games by Shyam Jagdish Modi 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.