Prepare against Ashwin Damaraju
United States · World #6,428 classical · FIDE ID 39908348
Our database contains 101 games by Ashwin Damaraju, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ashwin Damaraju's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashwin Damaraju 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 | 2,237 | 2,246 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,017 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 41 | 15 | 45 | 40.6% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 9 | 19 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 48 | 16 | 6 | 26 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashwin Damaraju's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashwin Damaraju's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Damaraju usually continues Nc3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Damaraju usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Damaraju usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 32.6% |
Ashwin Damaraju's chess games
All 101 games by Ashwin Damaraju in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 41 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,663 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Markus Ragger | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | E97 |
| Jun 2024 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jun 2024 | Suresh Harsh | 2,426 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Jun 2024 | Yaacov Norowitz | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 44.5 | 2,282 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| American Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,159 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashwin Damaraju's chess games?
101 games by Ashwin Damaraju, from Dec 2022 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 Ashwin Damaraju has played.
What does Ashwin Damaraju play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Ashwin Damaraju opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashwin Damaraju answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ashwin Damaraju play as White?
As White, Ashwin Damaraju's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashwin Damaraju play as Black?
As Black, Ashwin Damaraju most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Ashwin Damaraju's FIDE rating?
Ashwin Damaraju is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ashwin Damaraju played?
Our database contains 101 games by Ashwin Damaraju, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashwin Damaraju?
101 games by Ashwin Damaraju 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.