Prepare against Vivaan Vishal Shah
FM · India · World #3,419 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 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,323 | 2,429 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,272 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,278 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 157 | 57 | 141 | 44.2% |
| As White | 181 | 88 | 26 | 67 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 174 | 69 | 31 | 74 | 39.7% |
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 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 93.9% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shah usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Shah usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% 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 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 81.8% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 71.2% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 27.1% | 28.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Vivaan Vishal Shah's chess games
All 355 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 157 wins, 57 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| 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 | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| 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% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Benjamin Bok | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | B94 |
| Sep 2026 | Romain Edouard | 2,545 | 41º. Open Ezkerraldea Basque Country - 34º Magistral Internacional de Euskadi | A33 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 134 | 75 | 2,317 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,206 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept 2026 | GM-A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,491 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| SixDays July GMC | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,386 |
| 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?
355 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, from Aug 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 Vivaan Vishal Shah has played.
What does Vivaan Vishal Shah play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Vivaan Vishal Shah opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vivaan Vishal Shah answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (27% 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 (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 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: Dragon (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Vivaan Vishal Shah's FIDE rating?
Vivaan Vishal Shah is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Vivaan Vishal Shah played?
Our database contains 355 games by Vivaan Vishal Shah, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 57 draws, 141 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vivaan Vishal Shah?
355 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.