Prepare against M. Srinivasa Rao
FM · India · World #40,838 classical · FIDE ID 5006449
When preparing against M. Srinivasa Rao, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 90 games by M. Srinivasa Rao, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find M. Srinivasa Rao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M. Srinivasa Rao 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 | 1,932 | 2,335 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,142 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,113 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 22 | 27 | 41 | 24.4% |
| As White | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 10 | 25 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M. Srinivasa Rao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M. Srinivasa Rao's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 56.5% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 9 | 19.6% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 13.0% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.9% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rao usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rao usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Rao usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Rao usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Rao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rao usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 32.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
M. Srinivasa Rao's chess games
All 90 games by M. Srinivasa Rao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,557 | 1st Hyderabad Open | A41 |
| Dec 2003 | Swayangsu Satyapragyan | 2,415 | 30th ch-IND | B90 |
| Jan 2023 | Sharma Ayush | 2,341 | 59th ch-IND | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Kulkarni Bhakti | 2,312 | 25th Abu Dhabi Open | D80 |
| Aug 2019 | Mukherjee Arpita | 2,290 | 6th Prague Summer Open A | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th ch-IND | 2003 | 23 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,351 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 1,984 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,112 |
| 25th Abu Dhabi Open | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,052 |
| 22nd Olomouc Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 6th Prague Summer Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,263 |
| 1st Hyderabad Open | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M. Srinivasa Rao's chess games?
90 games by M. Srinivasa Rao, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 M. Srinivasa Rao has played.
What does M. Srinivasa Rao play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, M. Srinivasa Rao opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M. Srinivasa Rao answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does M. Srinivasa Rao play as White?
As White, M. Srinivasa Rao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M. Srinivasa Rao play as Black?
As Black, M. Srinivasa Rao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is M. Srinivasa Rao's FIDE rating?
M. Srinivasa Rao is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2004).
How many games has M. Srinivasa Rao played?
Our database contains 90 games by M. Srinivasa Rao, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 27 draws, 41 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against M. Srinivasa Rao?
90 games by M. Srinivasa Rao 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.