Prepare against Bodhana Sivanandan
FM · United Kingdom · World #2,627 classical · FIDE ID 497592
When preparing against Bodhana Sivanandan, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 651 games by Bodhana Sivanandan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bodhana Sivanandan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bodhana Sivanandan 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 | 2,354 | 2,374 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,259 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,332 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 651 | 298 | 150 | 203 | 45.8% |
| As White | 332 | 163 | 79 | 90 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 319 | 135 | 71 | 113 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bodhana Sivanandan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bodhana Sivanandan's side.
First moves as White (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 270 | 81.3% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 62 | 18.7% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues Nf3 (72.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sivanandan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 69 | 42.9% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 57 | 35.4% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 28 | 17.4% | 58.9% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 91 | 85.0% | 55.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.6% | 41.7% |
Bodhana Sivanandan's chess games
All 651 games by Bodhana Sivanandan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 298 wins, 150 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 46 | 29/10/7 | 63.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 16/3/13 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 13/10/5 | 46.4% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 55 | 19/19/17 | 34.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 12/2/5 | 63.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | MarcAndria Maurizzi | 2,628 | 4th Dole Open 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,494 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | D78 |
| Oct 2025 | Mariya Muzychuk | 2,485 | 29th ECC Women | B51 |
| Aug 2024 | Iulija Osmak | 2,471 | Speed Chess w Play In 3 | A47 |
| Sep 2023 | Georgios Gkoumas | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 77 | 31 | 2,102 |
| UK Open Blitz Women Final | 2025 | 30 | 26 | 2,270 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 13 | 2,188 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2023 | 20 | 18.5 | 1,617 |
| Wch U08 Girls Blitz | 2023 | 14 | 14 | 1,525 |
| Wch U08 Girls rapid | 2023 | 14 | 14 | 1,532 |
| ch-UK Blitz B | 2023 | 14 | 11 | 1,932 |
| ch-UK Blitz w | 2022 | 14 | 11 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bodhana Sivanandan's chess games?
651 games by Bodhana Sivanandan, from Nov 2021 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 Bodhana Sivanandan has played.
What does Bodhana Sivanandan play on the first move as White?
Across 332 games with White in our database, Bodhana Sivanandan opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bodhana Sivanandan answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bodhana Sivanandan play as White?
As White, Bodhana Sivanandan's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (46 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 34.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 332 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bodhana Sivanandan play as Black?
As Black, Bodhana Sivanandan most often plays: Slav Defense (55 games, 34.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (19 games, 63.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Bodhana Sivanandan's FIDE rating?
Bodhana Sivanandan is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (May 2026).
How many games has Bodhana Sivanandan played?
Our database contains 651 games by Bodhana Sivanandan, covering Nov 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 298 wins, 150 draws, 203 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bodhana Sivanandan?
651 games by Bodhana Sivanandan 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.