Prepare against Jha Sriram
GM · India · World #3,882 classical · FIDE ID 5001668
Our database contains 1,748 games by Jha Sriram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jha Sriram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jha 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 | 2,306 | 2,511 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,236 | 2,418 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,406 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,748 | 679 | 693 | 375 | 38.8% |
| As White | 880 | 388 | 332 | 160 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 868 | 291 | 361 | 215 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jha Sriram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jha Sriram's side.
First moves as White (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 723 | 82.2% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 105 | 11.9% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 34 | 3.9% | 51.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 1.9% | 73.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Sriram usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sriram usually continues g3 (52.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (427 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 229 | 53.6% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 154 | 36.1% | 60.1% |
| d6 | 33 | 7.7% | 51.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (298 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 199 | 66.8% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 82 | 27.5% | 66.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
Jha Sriram's chess games
All 1,748 games by Jha Sriram 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: 679 wins, 693 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 130 | 60/48/22 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 102 | 42/44/16 | 41.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 70 | 30/31/9 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 61 | 33/18/10 | 54.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 35/14/11 | 58.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 45 | 15/21/9 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 43 | 18/16/9 | 41.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 33 | 14/17/2 | 42.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 19/6/6 | 61.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 26 | 7/14/5 | 26.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 183 | 33/97/53 | 18.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 92 | 26/43/23 | 28.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 24/18/11 | 45.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 17/10/3 | 56.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 23 | 4/15/4 | 17.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 15/2/3 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,678 | 8th Wch Blitz | A05 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexander Ipatov | 2,613 | 8th Wch Blitz | A15 |
| Jan 2000 | Andrey Shariyazdanov | 2,612 | ch-Commonwealth | B31 |
| Mar 2007 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,612 | Calicut Open | A70 |
| Jan 2001 | Oleg Korneev | 2,600 | 6th Ubeda Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2004 | 73 | 30.5 | 2,372 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2015 | 68 | 41.5 | 2,407 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 27 | 19 | 2,355 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2018 | 26 | 19.5 | 2,444 |
| 30th ch-IND | 2003 | 23 | 8 | 2,302 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,182 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2023 | 21 | 15 | 2,232 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,210 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Surya Shekhar Ganguly (17 games) · Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (12 games) · Das Neelotpal (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jha Sriram's chess games?
1,748 games by Jha Sriram, 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 Jha Sriram has played.
What does Jha Sriram play on the first move as White?
Across 880 games with White in our database, Jha Sriram opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jha Sriram answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jha Sriram play as White?
As White, Jha Sriram's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (130 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (102 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 880 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jha Sriram play as Black?
As Black, Jha Sriram most often plays: Slav Defense (183 games, 18.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (92 games, 28.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 45.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 868 games.
What is Jha Sriram's FIDE rating?
Jha Sriram is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess, 2,236 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,511 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Jha Sriram played?
Our database contains 1,748 games by Jha Sriram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 679 wins, 693 draws, 375 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jha Sriram?
1,748 games by Jha 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.