Prepare against Hemant Srinivasan
Canada · World #18,680 classical · FIDE ID 2630389
When preparing against Hemant Srinivasan, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 88 games by Hemant Srinivasan, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hemant Srinivasan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hemant Srinivasan 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 | 2,069 | 2,098 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,901 | 1,901 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 33 | 15 | 40 | 37.5% |
| As White | 43 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 45 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hemant Srinivasan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hemant Srinivasan's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 97.7% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Srinivasan usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Srinivasan usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Srinivasan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Srinivasan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 70.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Hemant Srinivasan's chess games
All 88 games by Hemant Srinivasan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 33 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Patrick Angelo Tolentino | 2,102 | 14th Calgary | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | Rafael Arruebarrena Rodriguez | 2,093 | 15th Calgary Int | E48 |
| Dec 2024 | George Kostadinov | 2,043 | 15th Calgary Int | D15 |
| Dec 2023 | Omid Malek | 2,032 | 14th Calgary | E48 |
| Dec 2023 | Jonathan Wu | 2,015 | 14th Calgary | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 1,834 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 13 | 5 | 1,698 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,670 |
| 16th Calgary International | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,074 |
| 14th Calgary | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| 15th Calgary Int | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| Wch FIDE Online U14 America Qual | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,611 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hemant Srinivasan's chess games?
88 games by Hemant Srinivasan, from Nov 2017 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 Hemant Srinivasan has played.
What does Hemant Srinivasan play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Hemant Srinivasan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hemant Srinivasan answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Hemant Srinivasan play as White?
As White, Hemant Srinivasan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hemant Srinivasan play as Black?
As Black, Hemant Srinivasan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Hemant Srinivasan's FIDE rating?
Hemant Srinivasan is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,901 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Hemant Srinivasan played?
Our database contains 88 games by Hemant Srinivasan, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hemant Srinivasan?
88 games by Hemant Srinivasan 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.