Prepare against S. Krishnan Ram
FM · India · World #24,858 classical · FIDE ID 5010519
When preparing against S. Krishnan Ram, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 287 games by S. Krishnan Ram, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find S. Krishnan Ram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S. Krishnan Ram 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 | 2,019 | 2,379 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,340 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,279 | 2,456 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 94 | 70 | 123 | 32.8% |
| As White | 143 | 54 | 34 | 55 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 144 | 40 | 36 | 68 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S. Krishnan Ram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S. Krishnan Ram's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 51.0% | 49.3% |
| d4 | 57 | 39.9% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ram usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ram usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Ram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ram usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ram usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ram usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 52.3% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 10 | 15.4% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 10.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 59.6% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.5% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
S. Krishnan Ram's chess games
All 287 games by S. Krishnan Ram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 94 wins, 70 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Denis Khismatullin | 2,658 | 7th Wch Blitz | E01 |
| Jun 2013 | Mihail Kobalia | 2,651 | 7th Wch Blitz | D15 |
| Jun 2016 | Ivan Popov | 2,648 | 9th Mumbai Mayors Cup | A42 |
| Jun 2019 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,588 | 2nd Goa Open | D38 |
| Jun 2013 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,554 | 7th Wch Blitz | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Wch Blitz | 2013 | 30 | 13.5 | 2,454 |
| Wch Rapid | 2013 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-IND 50th | 2012 | 12 | 3 | 2,138 |
| 50th ch-IND Challengers | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,372 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,445 |
| 8th United Insurance | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,387 |
| 49th chB-IND | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S. Krishnan Ram's chess games?
287 games by S. Krishnan Ram, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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. Krishnan Ram has played.
What does S. Krishnan Ram play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, S. Krishnan Ram opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S. Krishnan Ram answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does S. Krishnan Ram play as White?
As White, S. Krishnan Ram's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S. Krishnan Ram play as Black?
As Black, S. Krishnan Ram most often plays: Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is S. Krishnan Ram's FIDE rating?
S. Krishnan Ram is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,279 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Jul 2007).
How many games has S. Krishnan Ram played?
Our database contains 287 games by S. Krishnan Ram, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 70 draws, 123 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against S. Krishnan Ram?
287 games by S. Krishnan Ram 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.