Prepare against Krishnan P. Saravana
IM · India · World #6,979 classical · FIDE ID 5018382
When preparing against Krishnan P. Saravana, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,348 games by Krishnan P. Saravana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Krishnan P. Saravana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishnan P. Saravana 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 | 2,226 | 2,396 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,357 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,378 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,348 | 593 | 199 | 556 | 44.0% |
| As White | 676 | 328 | 96 | 252 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 672 | 265 | 103 | 304 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishnan P. Saravana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishnan P. Saravana's side.
First moves as White (676 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 567 | 83.9% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 71 | 10.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.3% | 77.8% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Saravana usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Saravana usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saravana usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Saravana usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Saravana usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Saravana usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (294 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 134 | 45.6% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 122 | 41.5% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 4.8% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 3.7% | 81.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 2.4% | 71.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 163 | 72.8% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 56 | 25.0% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Krishnan P. Saravana's chess games
All 1,348 games by Krishnan P. Saravana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 593 wins, 199 draws, 556 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 135 | 70/11/54 | 51.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 52 | 26/6/20 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 16/7/11 | 47.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 23 | 7/2/14 | 30.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 14/1/7 | 63.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 63 | 31/7/25 | 49.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 57 | 17/14/26 | 29.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 37 | 15/3/19 | 40.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37 | 13/10/14 | 35.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 15/6/15 | 41.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 19/3/14 | 52.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 8/8/16 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| E10 | English Opening | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Aug 2024 | Nils Grandelius | 2,653 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | D23 |
| Jan 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,642 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Feb 2022 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue Early | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 712 | 379 | 2,339 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,431 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2009 | 16 | 10 | 2,257 |
| FIDE World Cup AICF Qual | 2021 | 16 | 4 | 2,289 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,354 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,318 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishnan P. Saravana's chess games?
1,348 games by Krishnan P. Saravana, from Apr 2003 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 Krishnan P. Saravana has played.
What does Krishnan P. Saravana play on the first move as White?
Across 676 games with White in our database, Krishnan P. Saravana opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishnan P. Saravana answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Krishnan P. Saravana play as White?
As White, Krishnan P. Saravana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (135 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 676 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishnan P. Saravana play as Black?
As Black, Krishnan P. Saravana most often plays: Indian Defense (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Slav Defense (57 games, 29.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (37 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 672 games.
What is Krishnan P. Saravana's FIDE rating?
Krishnan P. Saravana is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Krishnan P. Saravana played?
Our database contains 1,348 games by Krishnan P. Saravana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 593 wins, 199 draws, 556 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishnan P. Saravana?
1,348 games by Krishnan P. Saravana 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.