Prepare against Roshan Sethuraman
FM · United States · World #2,721 classical · FIDE ID 30965250
When preparing against Roshan Sethuraman, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 327 games by Roshan Sethuraman, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Roshan Sethuraman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roshan Sethuraman 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 | 2,351 | 2,357 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,070 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 327 | 122 | 49 | 156 | 37.3% |
| As White | 166 | 61 | 21 | 84 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 161 | 61 | 28 | 72 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roshan Sethuraman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roshan Sethuraman's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 97.0% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 32 | 40.0% | 34.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 95.6% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Roshan Sethuraman's chess games
All 327 games by Roshan Sethuraman in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 122 wins, 49 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/0/11 | 45.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 18 | 3/6/9 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,710 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | B61 |
| Feb 2026 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,544 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Mar 2024 | Anatole Vlachos | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Tanitoluwa Adewumi | 2,467 | 13th Washington Int 2026 | C95 |
| Jun 2025 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,431 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 251 | 118 | 2,215 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,634 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,716 |
| 2026 Labor Day Norm Invitational | GM A | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,274 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| FSIMB June 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,292 |
| 18th Paracin Open A | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,998 |
| 13th Washington Int 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roshan Sethuraman's chess games?
327 games by Roshan Sethuraman, from Oct 2019 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 Roshan Sethuraman has played.
What does Roshan Sethuraman play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Roshan Sethuraman opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roshan Sethuraman answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Roshan Sethuraman play as White?
As White, Roshan Sethuraman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (18 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roshan Sethuraman play as Black?
As Black, Roshan Sethuraman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Roshan Sethuraman's FIDE rating?
Roshan Sethuraman is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Roshan Sethuraman played?
Our database contains 327 games by Roshan Sethuraman, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 49 draws, 156 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roshan Sethuraman?
327 games by Roshan Sethuraman 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.