Prepare against Gautam Sriram
United Kingdom · World #95,462 classical · FIDE ID 498491
When preparing against Gautam Sriram, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Gautam Sriram, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gautam Sriram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gautam Sriram 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 | 1,742 | 1,742 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,782 | 1,782 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,790 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 28.7% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gautam Sriram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gautam Sriram's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sriram usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sriram usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sriram usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 96.4% | 46.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Gautam Sriram's chess games
All 87 games by Gautam Sriram in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 25 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Stuart A White | 2,031 | British Rapidplay 2026 | — |
| Mar 2024 | Tim Herring | 1,740 | British Rapidplay | B01 |
| Mar 2026 | David P Holmes | 1,736 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B20 |
| Mar 2026 | Rafal Rogowski | 1,705 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D30 |
| Aug 2026 | Shanjit Trishad | 1,677 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 17 | 5 | 1,668 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,826 |
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,338 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,447 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,520 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gautam Sriram's chess games?
87 games by Gautam Sriram, from Nov 2022 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 Gautam Sriram has played.
What does Gautam Sriram play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Gautam Sriram opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gautam Sriram answers 1...d5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gautam Sriram play as White?
As White, Gautam Sriram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gautam Sriram play as Black?
As Black, Gautam Sriram most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Gautam Sriram's FIDE rating?
Gautam Sriram is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,782 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gautam Sriram played?
Our database contains 87 games by Gautam Sriram, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gautam Sriram?
87 games by Gautam Sriram 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.