Prepare against S. Badrinath
CM · India · World #8,177 classical · FIDE ID 5029961
Our database contains 440 games by S. Badrinath, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find S. Badrinath's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S. Badrinath 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,899 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 2,033 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 440 | 168 | 46 | 226 | 38.2% |
| As White | 213 | 92 | 20 | 101 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 227 | 76 | 26 | 125 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S. Badrinath's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S. Badrinath's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 190 | 89.2% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.5% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 65.5% | 45.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.7% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 74.0% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.2% | 35.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
S. Badrinath's chess games
All 440 games by S. Badrinath in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 168 wins, 46 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 15/7/19 | 36.6% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 20 | 10/0/10 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 3/1/17 | 14.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,495 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Jul 2026 | Kaidanov,G | 2,492 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Hnatyshyn,Anastasiia | 2,465 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B12 |
| Oct 2025 | Yichen Han | 2,439 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,404 | 47th Barbera Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 345 | 141 | 2,118 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 13 | 8 | 2,338 |
| 26th ch-IND U25 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,213 |
| 1st Jaipur Open | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,098 |
| 1st Bhopal Unicorn Open | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,955 |
| 10th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S. Badrinath's chess games?
440 games by S. Badrinath, from Jan 2008 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 S. Badrinath has played.
What does S. Badrinath play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, S. Badrinath opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S. Badrinath answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games).
What openings does S. Badrinath play as White?
As White, S. Badrinath's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Ponziani Opening (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S. Badrinath play as Black?
As Black, S. Badrinath most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is S. Badrinath's FIDE rating?
S. Badrinath is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Aug 2026).
How many games has S. Badrinath played?
Our database contains 440 games by S. Badrinath, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 168 wins, 46 draws, 226 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against S. Badrinath?
440 games by S. Badrinath 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.