Prepare against Ashwin Sairam
FM · India · World #13,714 classical · FIDE ID 45010030
Our database contains 65 games by Ashwin Sairam, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ashwin Sairam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashwin Sairam 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 | 2,120 | 2,308 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,924 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 22 | 18 | 25 | 33.8% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashwin Sairam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashwin Sairam's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 51.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Sairam usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sairam usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Sairam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 76.5% | 53.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Ashwin Sairam's chess games
All 65 games by Ashwin Sairam in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Srihari L | 2,377 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | Mustafokhuja Khusenkhojaev | 2,374 | 49th Badalona Open | C45 |
| Oct 2025 | Jinan Jomon | 2,334 | 32nd Tamil Nadu IM | B21 |
| Jul 2025 | Sylvain Degardin | 2,329 | 49th Sitges Open | B21 |
| Dec 2025 | Carlomagno Oblitas | 2,321 | 38th Tamil Nadu IM | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| 38th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,382 |
| 32nd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| 41st Tamil Nadu IM | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,216 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,208 |
| 49th Badalona Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,227 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,385 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashwin Sairam's chess games?
65 games by Ashwin Sairam, from Jul 2015 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 Sairam has played.
What does Ashwin Sairam play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ashwin Sairam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashwin Sairam answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ashwin Sairam play as White?
As White, Ashwin Sairam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashwin Sairam play as Black?
As Black, Ashwin Sairam most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ashwin Sairam's FIDE rating?
Ashwin Sairam is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ashwin Sairam played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ashwin Sairam, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashwin Sairam?
65 games by Ashwin Sairam 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.