Prepare against Jagadeesh Siddharth
GM · Singapore · World #604 classical · FIDE ID 5818320
When preparing against Jagadeesh Siddharth, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,219 games by Jagadeesh Siddharth, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jagadeesh Siddharth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jagadeesh Siddharth 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 | 2,497 | 2,525 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,425 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,471 | 2,471 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,219 | 500 | 363 | 356 | 41.0% |
| As White | 596 | 256 | 172 | 168 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 623 | 244 | 191 | 188 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jagadeesh Siddharth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jagadeesh Siddharth's side.
First moves as White (596 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 295 | 49.5% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 193 | 32.4% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 53 | 8.9% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 8.2% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Siddharth usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 27.0% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 65 | 24.1% | 62.3% |
| c5 | 51 | 18.9% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 37 | 13.7% | 56.8% |
| e6 | 33 | 12.2% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.9% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 159 | 67.9% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 65 | 27.8% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Jagadeesh Siddharth's chess games
All 1,219 games by Jagadeesh Siddharth in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 500 wins, 363 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 11/16/17 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 17/11/10 | 44.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 16/5/15 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 69 | 33/21/15 | 47.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 6/13/12 | 19.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 30 | 15/5/10 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 30 | 11/10/9 | 36.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 14/8/4 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 6/7/12 | 24.0% |
| B68 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 5/9/8 | 22.7% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B00 |
| Jan 2025 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | C95 |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,704 | 7th Sharjah Masters | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,673 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Dec 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,667 | World Blitz 2025 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 312 | 173 | 2,357 |
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,184 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,601 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM A | 2023 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,424 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 2,520 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,448 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,393 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jagadeesh Siddharth's chess games?
1,219 games by Jagadeesh Siddharth, from Mar 2015 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 Jagadeesh Siddharth has played.
What does Jagadeesh Siddharth play on the first move as White?
Across 596 games with White in our database, Jagadeesh Siddharth opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jagadeesh Siddharth answers 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jagadeesh Siddharth play as White?
As White, Jagadeesh Siddharth's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 44.7% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 596 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jagadeesh Siddharth play as Black?
As Black, Jagadeesh Siddharth most often plays: Indian Defense (69 games, 47.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (31 games, 19.4% win rate); Philidor (30 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 623 games.
What is Jagadeesh Siddharth's FIDE rating?
Jagadeesh Siddharth is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,471 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,525 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Jagadeesh Siddharth played?
Our database contains 1,219 games by Jagadeesh Siddharth, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 500 wins, 363 draws, 356 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jagadeesh Siddharth?
1,219 games by Jagadeesh Siddharth 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.