Prepare against P.D.S. Girinath
IM · India · World #4,526 classical · FIDE ID 5000572
Our database contains 619 games by P.D.S. Girinath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find P.D.S. Girinath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout P.D.S. Girinath 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 | 2,287 | 2,448 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,317 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,385 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 619 | 231 | 166 | 222 | 37.3% |
| As White | 312 | 122 | 91 | 99 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 307 | 109 | 75 | 123 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of P.D.S. Girinath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from P.D.S. Girinath's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 292 | 93.6% | 53.3% |
| f4 | 10 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Girinath usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Girinath usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Girinath usually continues d3 (45.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Girinath usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Girinath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Girinath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 97 | 75.2% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 13.2% | 73.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 48.2% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 30.7% | 45.7% |
| f5 | 15 | 13.2% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.4% | 10.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
P.D.S. Girinath's chess games
All 619 games by P.D.S. Girinath in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 231 wins, 166 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 56 | 25/14/17 | 44.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 43 | 12/14/17 | 27.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 15/8/12 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 51 | 16/10/25 | 31.4% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 8/7/9 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,681 | Titled Tue Early | A96 |
| Apr 2007 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,640 | 9th Dubai Open | A87 |
| Dec 2014 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,625 | ch-IND 52nd | B31 |
| Jul 2023 | Mikhailo Oleksienko | 2,592 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jan 2010 | S. Arun Prasad | 2,567 | 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 236 | 117 | 2,292 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 20 | 13 | 2,328 |
| 43rd ch-IND | 2006 | 20 | 7 | 2,326 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| 48th chB-IND | 2010 | 12 | 7 | 2,272 |
| ch-IND 52nd | 2014 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,332 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find P.D.S. Girinath's chess games?
619 games by P.D.S. Girinath, from Apr 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 P.D.S. Girinath has played.
What does P.D.S. Girinath play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, P.D.S. Girinath opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, P.D.S. Girinath answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does P.D.S. Girinath play as White?
As White, P.D.S. Girinath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (43 games, 27.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (35 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does P.D.S. Girinath play as Black?
As Black, P.D.S. Girinath most often plays: Horwitz Defense (51 games, 31.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 307 games.
What is P.D.S. Girinath's FIDE rating?
P.D.S. Girinath is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,448 (Oct 2007).
How many games has P.D.S. Girinath played?
Our database contains 619 games by P.D.S. Girinath, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 166 draws, 222 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against P.D.S. Girinath?
619 games by P.D.S. Girinath 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.