Prepare against Sai Krishna G V
IM · Canada · World #998 classical · FIDE ID 5028280
When preparing against Sai Krishna G V, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 13.6% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,063 games by Sai Krishna G V, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sai Krishna G V's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sai Krishna G V 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 | 2,451 | 2,461 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,419 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,415 | 2,418 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,063 | 513 | 202 | 348 | 48.3% |
| As White | 530 | 273 | 92 | 165 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 533 | 240 | 110 | 183 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sai Krishna G V's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sai Krishna G V's side.
First moves as White (530 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 382 | 72.1% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 66 | 12.5% | 72.0% |
| d4 | 51 | 9.6% | 56.9% |
| g3 | 16 | 3.0% | 43.8% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 1.7% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — V usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — V usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — V usually continues g3 (73.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — V usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — V usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (248 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 199 | 80.2% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 39 | 15.7% | 59.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.8% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 164 | 86.8% | 50.6% |
| g6 | 15 | 7.9% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
Sai Krishna G V's chess games
All 1,063 games by Sai Krishna G V in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 513 wins, 202 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/12/14 | 53.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 22/12/11 | 48.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 43 | 28/1/14 | 65.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 35 | 23/8/4 | 65.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 48 | 25/7/16 | 52.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 43 | 19/8/16 | 44.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 15/11/15 | 36.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 41 | 26/4/11 | 63.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 15/7/11 | 45.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 3/12/7 | 13.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 3/5/12 | 15.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Dec 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Late | E16 |
| Jan 2025 | Shamsiddin Vokhidov | 2,670 | Titled Tue Early | B49 |
| Aug 2020 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,670 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Dec 2023 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,659 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 586 | 338 | 2,394 |
| Wch U14 | 2010 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,250 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 20 | 7 | 2,245 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| PRO League Eastern | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| ch-IND U11 20th | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,207 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-IND U15 | 2009 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sai Krishna G V's chess games?
1,063 games by Sai Krishna G V, from Oct 2004 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 Sai Krishna G V has played.
What does Sai Krishna G V play on the first move as White?
Across 530 games with White in our database, Sai Krishna G V opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sai Krishna G V answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sai Krishna G V play as White?
As White, Sai Krishna G V's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 65.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 530 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sai Krishna G V play as Black?
As Black, Sai Krishna G V most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Italian Game (43 games, 44.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (41 games, 36.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 533 games.
What is Sai Krishna G V's FIDE rating?
Sai Krishna G V is currently rated 2,451 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,415 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sai Krishna G V played?
Our database contains 1,063 games by Sai Krishna G V, covering Oct 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 513 wins, 202 draws, 348 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sai Krishna G V?
1,063 games by Sai Krishna G V 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.