Prepare against Kalyani Sirin
WIM · India · World #1,690 classical · FIDE ID 33323500
When preparing against Kalyani Sirin, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 1,309 games by Kalyani Sirin, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kalyani Sirin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kalyani Sirin 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 | 2,401 | 2,401 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,073 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,133 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,309 | 609 | 119 | 581 | 46.5% |
| As White | 663 | 322 | 64 | 277 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 646 | 287 | 55 | 304 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kalyani Sirin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kalyani Sirin's side.
First moves as White (663 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 603 | 91.0% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 30 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.0% | 92.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.5% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sirin usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sirin usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sirin usually continues d4 (47.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Sirin usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sirin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sirin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 205 | 67.7% | 53.9% |
| c5 | 97 | 32.0% | 55.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 179 | 86.9% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 25 | 12.1% | 38.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Kalyani Sirin's chess games
All 1,309 games by Kalyani Sirin in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 609 wins, 119 draws, 581 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 117 | 55/10/52 | 47.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 74 | 36/5/33 | 48.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 70 | 30/7/33 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 54 | 26/3/25 | 48.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 46 | 16/7/23 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 23/3/14 | 57.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 57 | 28/5/24 | 49.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 26/1/17 | 59.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 34 | 12/1/21 | 35.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 33 | 8/5/20 | 24.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 28 | 20/0/8 | 71.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,720 | Titled Tuesday | A01 |
| Jan 2025 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,643 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Jan 2025 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,628 | Titled Tue | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 792 | 404.5 | 2,254 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 139 | 74 | 2,286 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 120 | 60.5 | 2,258 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,390 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,121 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,219 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kalyani Sirin's chess games?
1,309 games by Kalyani Sirin, from Dec 2021 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 Kalyani Sirin has played.
What does Kalyani Sirin play on the first move as White?
Across 663 games with White in our database, Kalyani Sirin opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kalyani Sirin answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Kalyani Sirin play as White?
As White, Kalyani Sirin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (117 games, 47.0% win rate); Scotch Game (74 games, 48.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (70 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 663 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kalyani Sirin play as Black?
As Black, Kalyani Sirin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (57 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 59.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (34 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 646 games.
What is Kalyani Sirin's FIDE rating?
Kalyani Sirin is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kalyani Sirin played?
Our database contains 1,309 games by Kalyani Sirin, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 609 wins, 119 draws, 581 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kalyani Sirin?
1,309 games by Kalyani Sirin 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.