Prepare against Sarathi Ray
United States · World #51,568 classical · FIDE ID 2032490
When preparing against Sarathi Ray, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 35 games by Sarathi Ray, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sarathi Ray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarathi Ray 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 | 1,888 | 2,112 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,083 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,049 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 28.6% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 621 rated games against 356 different opponents, across 160 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 574 | 266 | 113 | 195 | 46.3% | 1,979 | 1,998 | 15 |
| Rapid | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 28.6% | 2,131 | 1,896 | 1 |
| Blitz | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% | 2,105 | 2,042 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 220 | 39 | 40 | 141 | 17.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 296 | 177 | 59 | 60 | 59.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 158 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,895 | 1,845 |
| 2025 | 50 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 1,942 | 1,950 |
| 2024 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 1,872 | 1,942 |
| 2023 | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 1,866 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 38 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 1,829 | 1,883 |
| 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,883 | 1,883 |
| 2019 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1,889 | 1,902 |
| 2018 | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 1,991 | 2,116 |
| 2017 | 41 | 24 | 8 | 9 | 1,917 | 2,061 |
| 2016 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1,961 | 2,052 |
| 2015 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 13 | 1,990 | 1,975 |
| 2014 | 73 | 37 | 11 | 25 | 2,026 | 2,026 |
| 2013 | 86 | 40 | 18 | 28 | 2,072 | 2,077 |
| 2012 | 84 | 37 | 14 | 33 | 2,107 | 2,034 |
| 2011 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 2,064 | 1,964 |
| 2010 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2,322 | 2,055 |
| 2009 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2,134 | 2,077 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2,174 | 1,974 |
Where Sarathi Ray has played
United States (160) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarathi Ray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarathi Ray's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Ray usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Ray usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Ray usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ray usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ray usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 7.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sarathi Ray's chess games
All 35 games by Sarathi Ray in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Martin Chlpik | 2,270 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jan 2024 | Dmitrii Marcziter | 2,190 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Oct 2025 | Marcelo Re | 2,012 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | D20 |
| Mar 2025 | Pranav Shankar | 2,005 | 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | D38 |
| Dec 2022 | Christiansen-Danut-Eugen Sava | 2,002 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 13 | 3 | 1,991 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 1,985 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | June | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,181 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | February | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,974 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,276 |
| 2026 Marshall Senior Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
| 2025 Marshall Premier FIDE | July | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarathi Ray's chess games?
35 games by Sarathi Ray, from Nov 2009 to Nov 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 Sarathi Ray has played.
What does Sarathi Ray play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sarathi Ray opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarathi Ray answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sarathi Ray play as White?
As White, Sarathi Ray's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarathi Ray play as Black?
As Black, Sarathi Ray most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sarathi Ray's FIDE rating?
Sarathi Ray is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (May 2017).
How many games has Sarathi Ray played?
Our database contains 35 games by Sarathi Ray, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarathi Ray?
35 games by Sarathi Ray 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.