Prepare against Dinesh K. Sharma
IM · India · World #10,110 classical · FIDE ID 5004110
Our database contains 1,171 games by Dinesh K. Sharma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dinesh K. Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dinesh K. 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 | 2,168 | 2,401 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,433 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,188 | 2,396 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,171 | 392 | 444 | 334 | 33.5% |
| As White | 592 | 217 | 229 | 145 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 579 | 175 | 215 | 189 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dinesh K. Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dinesh K. Sharma's side.
First moves as White (592 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 465 | 78.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 89 | 15.0% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 5.4% | 56.3% |
| d3 | 4 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …g6 (2% of these games) — Sharma usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 104 | 37.4% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 97 | 34.9% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 72 | 25.9% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 118 | 61.1% | 42.4% |
| Nf6 | 65 | 33.7% | 54.6% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.6% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Dinesh K. Sharma's chess games
All 1,171 games by Dinesh K. Sharma 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: 392 wins, 444 draws, 334 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 81 | 30/28/23 | 37.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 49 | 18/19/12 | 36.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 28 | 13/12/3 | 46.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 25 | 10/12/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 95 | 22/35/38 | 23.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 29 | 11/9/9 | 37.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 3/10/10 | 13.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 6/10/3 | 31.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 17 | 2/3/12 | 11.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,695 | Wch Rapid | B47 |
| Jun 2007 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,621 | Sort Open 3rd | D35 |
| Apr 2010 | Chao b Li | 2,613 | 48th Doeberl Cup | B77 |
| Feb 1999 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,590 | 10th Goodricke Open | C77 |
| Aug 2018 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,590 | 25th Abu Dhabi Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 48 | 30.5 | 2,359 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2018 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,258 |
| 43rd ch-IND | 2006 | 20 | 8 | 2,365 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 2,416 |
| ch-IND | 1998 | 17 | 6 | 2,283 |
| Wch Rapid | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 2,509 |
| Kecskemet Caissa GM 02 | 2010 | 14 | 7 | 2,409 |
| 49th chA-IND | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinesh K. Sharma's chess games?
1,171 games by Dinesh K. Sharma, 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 Dinesh K. Sharma has played.
What does Dinesh K. Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 592 games with White in our database, Dinesh K. Sharma opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dinesh K. Sharma answers 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dinesh K. Sharma play as White?
As White, Dinesh K. Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (81 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (49 games, 36.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 592 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dinesh K. Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Dinesh K. Sharma most often plays: Slav Defense (95 games, 23.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 579 games.
What is Dinesh K. Sharma's FIDE rating?
Dinesh K. Sharma is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,188 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Dinesh K. Sharma played?
Our database contains 1,171 games by Dinesh K. Sharma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 392 wins, 444 draws, 334 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinesh K. Sharma?
1,171 games by Dinesh K. 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.