Prepare against Terry Shen
New Zealand · World #62,836 classical · FIDE ID 4304667
When preparing against Terry Shen, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Terry Shen, covering Feb 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Terry Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terry Shen 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 | 1,846 | 1,846 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terry Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terry Shen's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Shen usually continues Bf4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Shen usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Terry Shen's chess games
All 36 games by Terry Shen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Helmut Marko | 2,046 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | A40 |
| Jun 2018 | Laurens Goormachtigh | 2,007 | 41st Auckland Trusts Open | D02 |
| Sep 2018 | Daniel P Johns | 1,969 | Auckland ACA Jenkins Match | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Natasha Fairley | 1,816 | 122nd ch-NZL Open | D02 |
| Jun 2016 | Simon Lyall | 1,785 | Henderson Trusts Open 39th | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122nd ch-NZL Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,691 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| Waitakere Trusts Open 40th | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
| 41st Auckland Trusts Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Henderson Trusts Open 39th | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
| Auckland Waitangi Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,776 |
| Auckland ACA Jenkins Match | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terry Shen's chess games?
36 games by Terry Shen, from Feb 2015 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 Terry Shen has played.
What does Terry Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Terry Shen opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terry Shen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Terry Shen play as White?
As White, Terry Shen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terry Shen play as Black?
As Black, Terry Shen most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Terry Shen's FIDE rating?
Terry Shen is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Terry Shen played?
Our database contains 36 games by Terry Shen, covering Feb 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terry Shen?
36 games by Terry Shen 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.