Prepare against Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju
CM · New Zealand · World #26,918 classical · FIDE ID 110033474
When preparing against Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 50 games by Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju, covering Sep 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju 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 | 2,006 | 2,043 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,933 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,741 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As White | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 67.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Somaraju usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Somaraju usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Somaraju usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Somaraju usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 77.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju's chess games
All 50 games by Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - Oct 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Marius Neuschild | 2,104 | World Cadets U12 2025 | D36 |
| Sep 2025 | Michele Di Liberto | 2,074 | World Cadets U12 2025 | E20 |
| Sep 2025 | Aarav A | 2,060 | World Cadets U12 2025 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Edward Rains | 2,034 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | A40 |
| May 2026 | J. Nigel Metge | 1,915 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | E75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,022 |
| 2026 NZ South Island Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,986 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,005 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 44th Henderson Trusts Open B | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,367 |
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Where can I find Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju's chess games?
50 games by Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju, from Sep 2020 to Oct 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 Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju has played.
What does Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju play as White?
As White, Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju play as Black?
As Black, Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju's FIDE rating?
Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju played?
Our database contains 50 games by Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju, covering Sep 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 12 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju?
50 games by Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju 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.