Prepare against Jayaram Ashwin
GM · India · World #809 classical · FIDE ID 5018137
Our database contains 975 games by Jayaram Ashwin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jayaram Ashwin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jayaram Ashwin 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 | 2,472 | 2,515 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,513 | 2,513 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,468 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 975 | 426 | 325 | 224 | 43.7% |
| As White | 495 | 254 | 160 | 81 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 480 | 172 | 165 | 143 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jayaram Ashwin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jayaram Ashwin's side.
First moves as White (495 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 50.1% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 223 | 45.1% | 66.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 4.6% | 69.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues c4 (66.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ashwin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 81.9% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 16 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 6.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 115 | 74.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 37 | 24.0% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Jayaram Ashwin's chess games
All 975 games by Jayaram Ashwin 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: 426 wins, 325 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 48 | 21/18/9 | 43.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 43 | 25/10/8 | 58.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 20/16/4 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 37 | 18/17/2 | 48.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 31 | 20/4/7 | 64.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B69 | Sicilian | 60 | 32/16/12 | 53.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 24/11/17 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 31 | 12/9/10 | 38.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 27 | 2/16/9 | 7.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,708 | 2026 Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz | Creator Invitational | A47 |
| Jul 2012 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,661 | 21st Kavala Open A | D17 |
| Jan 2017 | Dariusz Swiercz | 2,647 | PRO League Pacific | B12 |
| Oct 2011 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,631 | 49th chA-IND | B69 |
| Apr 2009 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,611 | 11th Dubai Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 51 | 31.5 | 2,357 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 31 | 18 | 2,566 |
| Saint Louis GM | 2017 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,538 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,485 |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 23 | 13 | 2,397 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2009 | 21 | 18 | 2,610 |
| Charlotte CCCSA GM | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 2,434 |
| ch-IND Velammal 45th | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jayaram Ashwin's chess games?
975 games by Jayaram Ashwin, 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 Jayaram Ashwin has played.
What does Jayaram Ashwin play on the first move as White?
Across 495 games with White in our database, Jayaram Ashwin opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jayaram Ashwin answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jayaram Ashwin play as White?
As White, Jayaram Ashwin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 495 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jayaram Ashwin play as Black?
As Black, Jayaram Ashwin most often plays: Sicilian (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 480 games.
What is Jayaram Ashwin's FIDE rating?
Jayaram Ashwin is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,513 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Jayaram Ashwin played?
Our database contains 975 games by Jayaram Ashwin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 426 wins, 325 draws, 224 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jayaram Ashwin?
975 games by Jayaram Ashwin 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.