Prepare against Krishnan Sudharsan
DNK · World #25,838 classical · FIDE ID 1406981
Our database contains 54 games by Krishnan Sudharsan, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krishnan Sudharsan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishnan Sudharsan 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 | 2,012 | 2,012 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,010 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 35.2% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishnan Sudharsan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishnan Sudharsan's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 50.0% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 38.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sudharsan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Krishnan Sudharsan's chess games
All 54 games by Krishnan Sudharsan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Steven Szpisjak | 2,200 | Warren Bottom-Half Open | E11 |
| May 1999 | Thomas Rehle | 2,174 | ch-Arlington CC | C17 |
| Jul 2024 | Pascal Nied | 2,137 | 40th Andorra Open | D36 |
| Oct 2025 | N Skou | 2,089 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | D93 |
| Oct 2025 | R Koops | 2,057 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,062 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2,181 |
| 40th Andorra Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,160 |
| Romulus Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 1,951 |
| Warren Bottom-Half Open | 2003 | 2 | 2 | 2,453 |
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishnan Sudharsan's chess games?
54 games by Krishnan Sudharsan, from Nov 2021 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 Krishnan Sudharsan has played.
What does Krishnan Sudharsan play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Krishnan Sudharsan opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishnan Sudharsan answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Krishnan Sudharsan play as White?
As White, Krishnan Sudharsan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishnan Sudharsan play as Black?
As Black, Krishnan Sudharsan most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Krishnan Sudharsan's FIDE rating?
Krishnan Sudharsan is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Krishnan Sudharsan played?
Our database contains 54 games by Krishnan Sudharsan, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishnan Sudharsan?
54 games by Krishnan Sudharsan 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.