Prepare against Sandeep Sethuraman
IM · United States · World #881 classical · FIDE ID 30941091
When preparing against Sandeep Sethuraman, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 585 games by Sandeep Sethuraman, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sandeep Sethuraman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandeep Sethuraman 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 | 2,464 | 2,464 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,410 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,292 | 2,292 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 585 | 222 | 171 | 192 | 37.9% |
| As White | 296 | 126 | 87 | 83 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 289 | 96 | 84 | 109 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandeep Sethuraman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandeep Sethuraman's side.
First moves as White (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 205 | 69.3% | 53.7% |
| c4 | 33 | 11.1% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 20 | 6.8% | 57.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 90.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sethuraman usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 54.0% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 28 | 20.4% | 41.1% |
| d6 | 14 | 10.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 8.8% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 7 | 5.1% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 44 | 44.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 41 | 41.4% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 10.1% | 45.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Sandeep Sethuraman's chess games
All 585 games by Sandeep Sethuraman in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 222 wins, 171 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 52 | 19/19/14 | 36.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 5/15/9 | 17.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 20 | 12/5/3 | 60.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 8/12/14 | 23.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,664 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Mar 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,628 | Titled Tue Late | B92 |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,601 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 209 | 109 | 2,319 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 8 | 2,340 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,468 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,393 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,446 |
| FSGM August 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandeep Sethuraman's chess games?
585 games by Sandeep Sethuraman, from Aug 2017 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 Sandeep Sethuraman has played.
What does Sandeep Sethuraman play on the first move as White?
Across 296 games with White in our database, Sandeep Sethuraman opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandeep Sethuraman answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sandeep Sethuraman play as White?
As White, Sandeep Sethuraman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (29 games, 17.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 296 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandeep Sethuraman play as Black?
As Black, Sandeep Sethuraman most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Sandeep Sethuraman's FIDE rating?
Sandeep Sethuraman is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,292 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sandeep Sethuraman played?
Our database contains 585 games by Sandeep Sethuraman, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 171 draws, 192 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandeep Sethuraman?
585 games by Sandeep Sethuraman 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.