Prepare against Vivaan Vishal Shah
FM · India · World #2,996 classical · FIDE ID 25184237
When preparing against Vivaan Vishal Shah, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vivaan Vishal Shah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vivaan Vishal Shah 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 | 2,339 | 2,429 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,183 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,278 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 140 | 49 | 133 | 43.5% |
| As White | 165 | 78 | 22 | 65 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 157 | 62 | 27 | 68 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vivaan Vishal Shah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vivaan Vishal Shah's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 93.9% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shah usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shah usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 90.0% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 70.4% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 27.8% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Vivaan Vishal Shah's chess games
All 322 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 140 wins, 49 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | B Bok | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | B94 |
| Mar 2026 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,536 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E67 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | E64 |
| Jun 2026 | Mayank,Chakraborty | 2,505 | 4th Gujarat Open 2026 | C84 |
| Apr 2025 | Tong(QD) Xiao | 2,496 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 134 | 75 | 2,317 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| SixDays July GMC | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| FSGM August | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,353 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 13 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,380 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,260 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vivaan Vishal Shah's chess games?
322 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, from Aug 2019 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 Vivaan Vishal Shah has played.
What does Vivaan Vishal Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Vivaan Vishal Shah opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivaan Vishal Shah answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vivaan Vishal Shah play as White?
As White, Vivaan Vishal Shah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vivaan Vishal Shah play as Black?
As Black, Vivaan Vishal Shah most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Vivaan Vishal Shah's FIDE rating?
Vivaan Vishal Shah is currently rated 2,339 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vivaan Vishal Shah played?
Our database contains 322 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 49 draws, 133 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivaan Vishal Shah?
322 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah 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.