Prepare against Madhvendra Pratap Sharma
FM · India · World #2,280 classical · FIDE ID 25985663
When preparing against Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Madhvendra Pratap Sharma 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 | 2,370 | 2,373 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,290 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 138 | 52 | 75 | 52.1% |
| As White | 132 | 81 | 20 | 31 | 61.4% |
| As Black | 133 | 57 | 32 | 44 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 62.1% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 15.9% | 69.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 10.6% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 10 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 70.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 69.0% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Sharma usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sharma usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 32.3% | 81.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.8% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's chess games
All 265 games by Madhvendra Pratap Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 138 wins, 52 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Nils Grandelius | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Nov 2024 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Feb 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | B60 |
| Jul 2025 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,508 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandr Triapishko | 2,474 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 56.5 | 2,313 |
| 39th Indian National Under-13 Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 10 | 2,340 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,226 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,370 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,385 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai Junior | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's chess games?
265 games by Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, from Dec 2018 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 Madhvendra Pratap Sharma has played.
What does Madhvendra Pratap Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Madhvendra Pratap Sharma play as White?
As White, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Madhvendra Pratap Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Madhvendra Pratap Sharma most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Madhvendra Pratap Sharma's FIDE rating?
Madhvendra Pratap Sharma is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Madhvendra Pratap Sharma played?
Our database contains 265 games by Madhvendra Pratap Sharma, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 52 draws, 75 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Madhvendra Pratap Sharma?
265 games by Madhvendra Pratap Sharma 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.