Prepare against Dhruva Thota
IM · India · World #2,043 classical · FIDE ID 25996533
When preparing against Dhruva Thota, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Dhruva Thota, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dhruva Thota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhruva Thota 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 | 2,382 | 2,411 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,084 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,182 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 29 | 43 | 28 | 29.0% |
| As White | 50 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhruva Thota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhruva Thota's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Thota usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Thota usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Thota usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Thota usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Thota usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Thota usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Dhruva Thota's chess games
All 100 games by Dhruva Thota in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 29 wins, 43 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mikhail Bryakin | 2,483 | RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Ajay Santhosh Parvathareddy | 2,476 | RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Ermitsch | 2,411 | Ceske Budejovice GM 2026 | C02 |
| Sep 2025 | Ranindu Dilshan Liyanage | 2,410 | Fujairah Global Masters | B53 |
| Jun 2026 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,407 | FSGM June 2026 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceske Budejovice GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,316 |
| 30th Tamil Nadu IM | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
| FSGM June 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| RUDAR 36A GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,486 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,389 |
| RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,490 |
| RUDAR 43 IM | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,508 |
| FSIM October 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhruva Thota's chess games?
100 games by Dhruva Thota, from Sep 2018 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 Dhruva Thota has played.
What does Dhruva Thota play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dhruva Thota opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhruva Thota answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dhruva Thota play as White?
As White, Dhruva Thota's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhruva Thota play as Black?
As Black, Dhruva Thota most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Dhruva Thota's FIDE rating?
Dhruva Thota is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Dhruva Thota played?
Our database contains 100 games by Dhruva Thota, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 43 draws, 28 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhruva Thota?
100 games by Dhruva Thota 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.