Prepare against Rao Sharan
IM · India · World #2,932 classical · FIDE ID 5073464
Our database contains 377 games by Rao Sharan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rao Sharan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rao Sharan 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 | 2,341 | 2,433 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,320 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,299 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 163 | 79 | 135 | 43.2% |
| As White | 187 | 86 | 39 | 62 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 190 | 77 | 40 | 73 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rao Sharan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rao Sharan's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 146 | 78.1% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 41 | 21.9% | 62.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 78% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sharan usually continues b3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sharan usually continues b3 (54.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sharan usually continues b3 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Sharan usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sharan usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sharan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 52 | 61.2% | 58.7% |
| c6 | 21 | 24.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.9% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 55.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 30 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Rao Sharan's chess games
All 377 games by Rao Sharan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 163 wins, 79 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 80 | 36/22/22 | 45.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 47 | 22/7/18 | 46.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| D04 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vaibhav,S | 2,569 | Asian Rapid 2026 | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,559 | 26th Nova Gorica Open A | A30 |
| Dec 2021 | Kalyan(excluded) Arjun | 2,537 | 8th Sitges Sunway Open | D04 |
| Aug 2023 | Ivan Yeletsky | 2,504 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Dec 2025 | Stelios Halkias | 2,503 | World Rapid 2025 | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 62 | 39 | 2,290 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,291 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 5 | 2,331 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,275 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,356 |
| Novi Sad TS Mix 214th | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,358 |
| Budapest FS03 GM | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rao Sharan's chess games?
377 games by Rao Sharan, from Jan 2009 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 Rao Sharan has played.
What does Rao Sharan play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Rao Sharan opens with 1.Nf3 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rao Sharan answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Rao Sharan play as White?
As White, Rao Sharan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (80 games, 45.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rao Sharan play as Black?
As Black, Rao Sharan most often plays: French: Classical Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Rao Sharan's FIDE rating?
Rao Sharan is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Rao Sharan played?
Our database contains 377 games by Rao Sharan, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 79 draws, 135 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rao Sharan?
377 games by Rao Sharan 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.