Prepare against Rao S.V. Srinath
IM · India · World #4,502 classical · FIDE ID 5028876
Our database contains 703 games by Rao S.V. Srinath, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rao S.V. Srinath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rao S.V. Srinath 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 | 2,288 | 2,437 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,319 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,304 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 703 | 269 | 208 | 226 | 38.3% |
| As White | 357 | 156 | 101 | 100 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 346 | 113 | 107 | 126 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rao S.V. Srinath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rao S.V. Srinath's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 279 | 78.2% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 47 | 13.2% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 20 | 5.6% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.8% | 35.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Srinath usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Srinath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Srinath usually continues d4 (52.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Srinath usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Srinath usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Srinath usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 124 | 80.0% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 10.3% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 5.2% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 82.4% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 7.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Rao S.V. Srinath's chess games
All 703 games by Rao S.V. Srinath in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 269 wins, 208 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 65 | 29/17/19 | 44.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 39 | 8/16/15 | 20.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 3/12/8 | 13.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| E62 | English Opening | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,667 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Jun 2016 | Ivan Popov | 2,648 | 9th Mumbai Mayors Cup | B22 |
| Mar 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,637 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Mar 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| May 2022 | Robert Hess | 2,591 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 166 | 87.5 | 2,325 |
| Budapest FS12 IM | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Kecskemet Caissa GM New Year | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,196 |
| Raipur Chhattisgarh | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,137 |
| 1st Sonipat Prakash Singh Memorial | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,214 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,467 |
| Djenovici TS02 GM | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| Budapest Aranytiz IM | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rao S.V. Srinath's chess games?
703 games by Rao S.V. Srinath, from Oct 2004 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 S.V. Srinath has played.
What does Rao S.V. Srinath play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Rao S.V. Srinath opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rao S.V. Srinath answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Rao S.V. Srinath play as White?
As White, Rao S.V. Srinath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rao S.V. Srinath play as Black?
As Black, Rao S.V. Srinath most often plays: French: Classical Variation (39 games, 20.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Rao S.V. Srinath's FIDE rating?
Rao S.V. Srinath is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Rao S.V. Srinath played?
Our database contains 703 games by Rao S.V. Srinath, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 269 wins, 208 draws, 226 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rao S.V. Srinath?
703 games by Rao S.V. Srinath 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.