Prepare against Sanjith Madhavan
United Kingdom · World #9,905 classical · FIDE ID 2408562
Our database contains 150 games by Sanjith Madhavan, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sanjith Madhavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanjith Madhavan 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 | 2,171 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,968 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,936 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 69 | 38 | 43 | 46.0% |
| As White | 77 | 41 | 19 | 17 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 28 | 19 | 26 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 92.2% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.2% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Madhavan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 73.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
Sanjith Madhavan's chess games
All 150 games by Sanjith Madhavan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 69 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Katarzyna Toma | 2,241 | ch-BCF | B91 |
| Aug 2022 | Anthony Y Zhang | 2,206 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | B36 |
| Jul 2022 | Neil Farrell | 2,190 | ch-SCO Open 127th | E92 |
| Oct 2021 | Anton Zlatkov | 2,154 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 | B56 |
| Aug 2024 | Shlok Verma | 2,102 | ch-BCF | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,979 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,502 |
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 10 | 1,754 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,908 |
| ch-ENG U14 Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 1,787 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,503 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanjith Madhavan's chess games?
150 games by Sanjith Madhavan, from Oct 2018 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 Sanjith Madhavan has played.
What does Sanjith Madhavan play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Sanjith Madhavan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanjith Madhavan answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Sanjith Madhavan play as White?
As White, Sanjith Madhavan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (6 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanjith Madhavan play as Black?
As Black, Sanjith Madhavan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Sanjith Madhavan's FIDE rating?
Sanjith Madhavan is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sanjith Madhavan played?
Our database contains 150 games by Sanjith Madhavan, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanjith Madhavan?
150 games by Sanjith Madhavan 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.