Prepare against S. Badrinath
CM · India · World #8,200 classical · FIDE ID 5029961
When preparing against S. Badrinath, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 462 games by S. Badrinath, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 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 | Sep 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 | 462 | 175 | 48 | 239 | 37.9% |
| As White | 224 | 97 | 21 | 106 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 238 | 78 | 27 | 133 | 32.8% |
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 (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 201 | 89.7% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.0% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Badrinath usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% 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 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 62.4% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 20 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 73.4% | 38.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 19.0% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.5% | 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 462 games by S. Badrinath in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 175 wins, 48 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/7/22 | 38.3% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 22 | 11/1/10 | 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% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
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 | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,495 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Jul 2026 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,492 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Anastasiia Hnatyshyn | 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 | 367 | 149 | 2,116 |
| 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?
462 games by S. Badrinath, from Jan 2008 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. Badrinath has played.
What does S. Badrinath play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, S. Badrinath opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S. Badrinath answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (19% 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 (47 games, 38.3% win rate); Ponziani Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 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 238 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has S. Badrinath played?
Our database contains 462 games by S. Badrinath, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 48 draws, 239 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against S. Badrinath?
462 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.