Prepare against Karthik Sai Ch
CM · India · World #13,069 classical · FIDE ID 46649484
Our database contains 87 games by Karthik Sai Ch, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karthik Sai Ch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karthik Sai Ch 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 | 2,128 | 2,226 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,922 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,033 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 21 | 6 | 60 | 24.1% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 11.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karthik Sai Ch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karthik Sai Ch's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 34 | 79.1% | 38.2% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.6% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 38.2% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ch usually continues g3 (38.2% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ch usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ch usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Ch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ch usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Ch usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 15.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Karthik Sai Ch's chess games
All 87 games by Karthik Sai Ch in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 7/0/12 | 36.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 2,286 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Sep 2025 | Robert-Ionut Creanga | 2,274 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Sep 2025 | Ayan Allahverdiyeva | 2,235 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Aug 2025 | Laurin Jahnz | 2,219 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Aug 2025 | Baptiste Lissillour | 2,208 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 81 | 21.5 | 1,966 |
| PICA's All India Open FIDE Classical Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 4th Athens of the East Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karthik Sai Ch's chess games?
87 games by Karthik Sai Ch, from Jun 2014 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 Karthik Sai Ch has played.
What does Karthik Sai Ch play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Karthik Sai Ch opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karthik Sai Ch answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Karthik Sai Ch play as White?
As White, Karthik Sai Ch's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karthik Sai Ch play as Black?
As Black, Karthik Sai Ch most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Karthik Sai Ch's FIDE rating?
Karthik Sai Ch is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Karthik Sai Ch played?
Our database contains 87 games by Karthik Sai Ch, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 60 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karthik Sai Ch?
87 games by Karthik Sai Ch 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.