Prepare against Sahithi Varshini M
FM · India · World #3,735 classical · FIDE ID 45095248
When preparing against Sahithi Varshini M, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 155 games by Sahithi Varshini M, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sahithi Varshini M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahithi Varshini M 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 | 2,312 | 2,312 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,272 | 2,329 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,209 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 28.4% |
| As White | 77 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahithi Varshini M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahithi Varshini M's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 76.6% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 23.4% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — M usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — M usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — M usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 81.3% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.8% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 16.7% |
Sahithi Varshini M's chess games
All 155 games by Sahithi Varshini M in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 44 wins, 53 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,502 | RUDAR 18 GM | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Yeshaayahu Tzidkiya | 2,492 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B32 |
| Sep 2026 | Neelash Saha | 2,472 | Chess Club "Radnicki" Kovin | IM VII | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Haring | 2,466 | 19th Arad Open 2026 | C43 |
| Dec 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | World Blitz w 2024 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
| World Blitz w 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| Golden Horse IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,413 |
| RUDAR 18 GM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 3 Yr GMB SixDays Budapest | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,269 |
| SixDays Budapest July IMA | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| SixDays Budapest Sept | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| SixDays Budapest February 2026 - IM A | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahithi Varshini M's chess games?
155 games by Sahithi Varshini M, from Jul 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 Sahithi Varshini M has played.
What does Sahithi Varshini M play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Sahithi Varshini M opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahithi Varshini M answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Sahithi Varshini M play as White?
As White, Sahithi Varshini M's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahithi Varshini M play as Black?
As Black, Sahithi Varshini M most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Sahithi Varshini M's FIDE rating?
Sahithi Varshini M is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 2,272 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sahithi Varshini M played?
Our database contains 155 games by Sahithi Varshini M, covering Jul 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 53 draws, 58 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahithi Varshini M?
155 games by Sahithi Varshini M 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.