Prepare against Deethya Sai Katakam
WCM · Australia · World #134,219 classical · FIDE ID 3244377
When preparing against Deethya Sai Katakam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Deethya Sai Katakam, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Deethya Sai Katakam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deethya Sai Katakam 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 | 1,635 | 1,810 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,780 | 1,796 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,691 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deethya Sai Katakam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deethya Sai Katakam's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Katakam usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Katakam usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Katakam usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Deethya Sai Katakam's chess games
All 31 games by Deethya Sai Katakam in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Vidushi Dissanayake | 1,841 | 2026 Victorian Women's Championship | B33 |
| Sep 2026 | Yiting Gui | 1,748 | 2026 Victorian Women's Championship | B27 |
| Mar 2026 | Medina Zhanaskyzy | 1,610 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | B27 |
| Mar 2026 | Aylin Mukhambet | 1,609 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | E94 |
| May 2026 | Sarvang Jalan | 1,557 | 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,686 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Asia Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,231 |
| 2026 Victorian Women's Championship | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,714 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,631 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,557 |
| Oceania Zonal w 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,536 |
| Oceania Zonal w | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deethya Sai Katakam's chess games?
31 games by Deethya Sai Katakam, from Dec 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 Deethya Sai Katakam has played.
What does Deethya Sai Katakam play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Deethya Sai Katakam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deethya Sai Katakam answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Deethya Sai Katakam play as White?
As White, Deethya Sai Katakam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deethya Sai Katakam play as Black?
As Black, Deethya Sai Katakam most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Deethya Sai Katakam's FIDE rating?
Deethya Sai Katakam is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess, 1,780 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Deethya Sai Katakam played?
Our database contains 31 games by Deethya Sai Katakam, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deethya Sai Katakam?
31 games by Deethya Sai Katakam 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.