Prepare against Krishna S. Sai
India · World #111,885 classical · FIDE ID 5023661
When preparing against Krishna S. Sai, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 52 games by Krishna S. Sai, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Krishna S. Sai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishna S. Sai 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 | 1,682 | 2,174 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | – | – |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 32.7% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishna S. Sai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishna S. Sai's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 48.1% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Sai usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Sai usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Sai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sai usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Krishna S. Sai's chess games
All 52 games by Krishna S. Sai in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Nikil P Shyam | 2,310 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | B96 |
| Dec 2017 | Sharma Isha | 2,029 | 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | B06 |
| May 2008 | Shyam Shetye | 1,974 | 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | E70 |
| Oct 2008 | Lakudkar Shubham | 1,885 | ch-Commonwealth | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Abhijit Joglekar | 1,676 | 5th Mumbai Wealth U2050 Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| 5th Mumbai Wealth U2050 Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 2nd Thailand Pattaya U12 Open | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| 10th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
| 13th Balaguer Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,129 |
| 6th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishna S. Sai's chess games?
52 games by Krishna S. Sai, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Krishna S. Sai has played.
What does Krishna S. Sai play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Krishna S. Sai opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishna S. Sai answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Krishna S. Sai play as White?
As White, Krishna S. Sai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishna S. Sai play as Black?
As Black, Krishna S. Sai most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Krishna S. Sai's FIDE rating?
Krishna S. Sai is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Krishna S. Sai played?
Our database contains 52 games by Krishna S. Sai, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 22 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishna S. Sai?
52 games by Krishna S. Sai 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.