Prepare against Ayush Sharma
IM · India · World #1,293 classical · FIDE ID 45010943
When preparing against Ayush Sharma, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Ayush Sharma, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ayush Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ayush Sharma 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 | 2,426 | 2,485 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,314 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,224 | 2,286 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 109 | 65 | 58 | 46.8% |
| As White | 114 | 58 | 33 | 22 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 51 | 32 | 36 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ayush Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ayush Sharma's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 74.6% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.7% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.0% | 81.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 63.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 71.1% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Sharma usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 83.1% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 88.9% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Ayush Sharma's chess games
All 233 games by Ayush Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 109 wins, 65 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Oskemen Open Masters | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Paravyan,D | 2,584 | Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Jingyao Tin | 2,579 | Qonaev Cup Masters | B42 |
| Apr 2025 | Ab Gupta | 2,576 | 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,569 | Qonaev Cup Masters | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan Cup Final 2024 | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,484 |
| 3rd Maharashtra GM Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,547 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,315 |
| Goa Int. Open | 2025 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,583 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,514 |
| President's Cup of TJK A | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,353 |
| Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ayush Sharma's chess games?
233 games by Ayush Sharma, from Sep 2014 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 Ayush Sharma has played.
What does Ayush Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Ayush Sharma opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ayush Sharma answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ayush Sharma play as White?
As White, Ayush Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ayush Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Ayush Sharma most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Ayush Sharma's FIDE rating?
Ayush Sharma is currently rated 2,426 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,224 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,485 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Ayush Sharma played?
Our database contains 233 games by Ayush Sharma, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 65 draws, 58 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ayush Sharma?
233 games by Ayush Sharma 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.