Prepare against Uzair Shahar
CM · MYS · World #17,446 classical · FIDE ID 5783810
When preparing against Uzair Shahar, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 101 games by Uzair Shahar, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Uzair Shahar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Uzair Shahar 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 | 2,081 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,165 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,242 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 35 | 29 | 37 | 34.7% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Uzair Shahar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Uzair Shahar's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shahar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shahar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Shahar usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Shahar usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Shahar usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Uzair Shahar's chess games
All 101 games by Uzair Shahar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Anthony Atanasov | 2,481 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Kim Yew Chan | 2,381 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | E68 |
| Aug 2026 | Rose Atwell | 2,342 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Kevin George | 2,331 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Arif Rahman Saragih | 2,309 | Summer Sarajevo GM Mix | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,784 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 2nd MCF IM Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,143 |
| Chess Hub MCF 1st GM IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| Malaysian Masters | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Uzair Shahar's chess games?
101 games by Uzair Shahar, from Jun 2019 to Sep 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 Uzair Shahar has played.
What does Uzair Shahar play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Uzair Shahar opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Uzair Shahar answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Uzair Shahar play as White?
As White, Uzair Shahar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Uzair Shahar play as Black?
As Black, Uzair Shahar most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Uzair Shahar's FIDE rating?
Uzair Shahar is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Uzair Shahar played?
Our database contains 101 games by Uzair Shahar, covering Jun 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 29 draws, 37 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Uzair Shahar?
101 games by Uzair Shahar 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.