Prepare against S Aswath
IM · India · World #353 classical · FIDE ID 46694919
When preparing against S Aswath, expect 1.e4 in 36% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 829 games by S Aswath, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find S Aswath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S Aswath 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 | 2,540 | 2,546 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,371 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,390 | 2,426 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 829 | 445 | 164 | 220 | 53.7% |
| As White | 409 | 240 | 76 | 93 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 420 | 205 | 88 | 127 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S Aswath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S Aswath's side.
First moves as White (409 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 149 | 36.4% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 144 | 35.2% | 69.8% |
| b3 | 48 | 11.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 7.1% | 75.9% |
| c4 | 25 | 6.1% | 66.0% |
| f4 | 10 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Aswath usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Aswath usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Aswath usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 69.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Aswath usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Aswath usually continues c4 (74.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Aswath usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 37.4% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 39 | 21.4% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 38 | 20.9% | 77.6% |
| g6 | 23 | 12.6% | 54.3% |
| a6 | 5 | 2.7% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 53.5% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 64 | 40.3% | 52.3% |
| a6 | 5 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
S Aswath's chess games
All 829 games by S Aswath in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 445 wins, 164 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 48 | 33/6/9 | 68.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 45 | 26/11/8 | 57.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 30 | 20/5/5 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 12/11/8 | 38.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 13/1/11 | 52.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 5/11/7 | 21.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 13/2/0 | 86.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,736 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A01 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniil Dubov | 2,701 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,661 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,661 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 377 | 233 | 2,423 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,363 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,508 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,347 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,420 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,445 |
| 47th ch-IND U15 | 2022 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,125 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S Aswath's chess games?
829 games by S Aswath, from Mar 2015 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 S Aswath has played.
What does S Aswath play on the first move as White?
Across 409 games with White in our database, S Aswath opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S Aswath answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does S Aswath play as White?
As White, S Aswath's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (48 games, 68.8% win rate); Catalan (45 games, 57.8% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 409 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S Aswath play as Black?
As Black, S Aswath most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Modern Defense (25 games, 52.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is S Aswath's FIDE rating?
S Aswath is currently rated 2,540 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,390 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,546 (Aug 2026).
How many games has S Aswath played?
Our database contains 829 games by S Aswath, covering Mar 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 445 wins, 164 draws, 220 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against S Aswath?
829 games by S Aswath 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.