Prepare against Sarja Sriram
India · World #12,411 classical · FIDE ID 5014018
Our database contains 227 games by Sarja Sriram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarja Sriram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarja Sriram 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 | 2,136 | 2,290 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,190 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,190 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 110 | 27 | 90 | 48.5% |
| As White | 113 | 56 | 13 | 44 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 114 | 54 | 14 | 46 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarja Sriram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarja Sriram's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 77 | 68.1% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 12 | 10.6% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 7.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (57.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Sriram usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sriram usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sriram usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 74.5% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Sarja Sriram's chess games
All 227 games by Sarja Sriram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 110 wins, 27 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,622 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Apr 2024 | Sayantan Das | 2,502 | chT-IND 43rd | A17 |
| Dec 2024 | Artem Chernobay | 2,454 | Titled Tue Early | A61 |
| Feb 2026 | Anna Shukhman | 2,431 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D97 |
| Nov 2024 | Alex Golding | 2,404 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 138 | 71.5 | 2,218 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,278 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,241 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,260 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 4th World ol U16 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,352 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarja Sriram's chess games?
227 games by Sarja Sriram, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Sarja Sriram has played.
What does Sarja Sriram play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Sarja Sriram opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarja Sriram answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sarja Sriram play as White?
As White, Sarja Sriram's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (23 games, 52.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarja Sriram play as Black?
As Black, Sarja Sriram most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Sarja Sriram's FIDE rating?
Sarja Sriram is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Sarja Sriram played?
Our database contains 227 games by Sarja Sriram, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 27 draws, 90 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarja Sriram?
227 games by Sarja Sriram 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.