Prepare against Devaki V Prasad
IM · India · World #11,104 classical · FIDE ID 5000050
Our database contains 958 games by Devaki V Prasad, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Devaki V Prasad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devaki V Prasad 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 | 2,153 | 2,413 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,346 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,265 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 958 | 282 | 432 | 244 | 29.4% |
| As White | 484 | 157 | 231 | 96 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 474 | 125 | 201 | 148 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devaki V Prasad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devaki V Prasad's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 450 | 93.0% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 4.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Prasad usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Prasad usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Prasad usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Prasad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Prasad usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Prasad usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 147 | 62.8% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 50 | 21.4% | 33.0% |
| e6 | 15 | 6.4% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 63.6% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 39 | 27.3% | 41.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.2% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Devaki V Prasad's chess games
All 958 games by Devaki V Prasad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 282 wins, 432 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 60 | 22/25/13 | 36.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 12/17/11 | 30.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 39 | 17/19/3 | 43.6% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 64 | 24/24/16 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 23 | 4/9/10 | 17.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 0/10/12 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 3/11/7 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 4/12/3 | 21.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Ildar Ibragimov | 2,611 | 11th Goodricke Open | A27 |
| Jan 1990 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,610 | New Delhi | C65 |
| Jan 1987 | Mihail Tal | 2,605 | Interzonal 14a | B93 |
| Aug 2001 | Utut Adianto Wahjuwidajat | 2,598 | ch-Asia | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Smbat Lputian | 2,580 | 3rd Linares Anibal Open | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2001 | 124 | 73 | 2,456 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2007 | 47 | 27 | 2,406 |
| Kolkata | 1998 | 45 | 18.5 | 2,394 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2001 | 26 | 13 | 2,429 |
| New Delhi | 1990 | 25 | 9 | 2,338 |
| ch-IND 39th | 2002 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,382 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,336 |
| Interzonal 14a | 1987 | 15 | 4 | 2,342 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dibyendu Barua (25 games) · Krishnan Sasikiran (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devaki V Prasad's chess games?
958 games by Devaki V Prasad, from Apr 2003 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 Devaki V Prasad has played.
What does Devaki V Prasad play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Devaki V Prasad opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devaki V Prasad answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Devaki V Prasad play as White?
As White, Devaki V Prasad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (39 games, 43.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devaki V Prasad play as Black?
As Black, Devaki V Prasad most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 474 games.
What is Devaki V Prasad's FIDE rating?
Devaki V Prasad is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Devaki V Prasad played?
Our database contains 958 games by Devaki V Prasad, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 432 draws, 244 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devaki V Prasad?
958 games by Devaki V Prasad 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.