Prepare against Devesh Sharma
United Kingdom · World #9,727 classical · FIDE ID 2410818
When preparing against Devesh Sharma, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 75 games by Devesh Sharma, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Devesh Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devesh 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 | 2,175 | 2,175 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,018 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 40.0% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devesh Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devesh Sharma's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 73.0% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Sharma usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Devesh Sharma's chess games
All 75 games by Devesh Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 30 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Qixiang Han | 2,239 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | E11 |
| Aug 2026 | Oliver Stubbs | 2,185 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Carroll | 2,180 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | C44 |
| Jul 2025 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,146 | Scottish Int Open | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Shane Melaugh | 2,145 | Scottish Int Open 2026 | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,116 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| 112th ch-GBR 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,027 |
| Edinburgh Park Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,713 |
| Glasgow Open | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,567 |
| Hull 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devesh Sharma's chess games?
75 games by Devesh Sharma, from Jul 2023 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 Devesh Sharma has played.
What does Devesh Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Devesh Sharma opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devesh Sharma answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Devesh Sharma play as White?
As White, Devesh Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devesh Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Devesh Sharma most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Devesh Sharma's FIDE rating?
Devesh Sharma is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Devesh Sharma played?
Our database contains 75 games by Devesh Sharma, covering Jul 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 18 draws, 27 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devesh Sharma?
75 games by Devesh 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.