Prepare against Sarvesh Kesavan
DEU · World #80,954 classical · FIDE ID 34648160
When preparing against Sarvesh Kesavan, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sarvesh Kesavan, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sarvesh Kesavan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarvesh Kesavan 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 | 1,789 | 1,789 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,683 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 29.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 114 rated games against 113 different opponents, across 17 events in 1 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 | 96 | 36 | 26 | 34 | 37.5% | 1,712 | 1,672 | 8 |
| Rapid | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% | 1,805 | 1,555 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 46 | 7 | 13 | 26 | 15.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 48.1% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| 2025 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 1,779 | 1,638 |
| 2024 | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1,669 | 1,740 |
| 2023 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 1,552 | 1,459 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarvesh Kesavan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarvesh Kesavan's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kesavan usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kesavan usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kesavan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kesavan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kesavan usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Sarvesh Kesavan's chess games
All 31 games by Sarvesh Kesavan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Lothar Zilch | 1,868 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Georg Kappeler | 1,787 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | A20 |
| Oct 2025 | Savelii Osipov | 1,704 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | E12 |
| Jun 2023 | Christian Baer | 1,489 | 25th Rhein Main Open B | B25 |
| Dec 2023 | Miguel Classen | 1,168 | chT-GER U12 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,554 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,086 |
| Deutsche Vereinsmeisterschaft 2025 U20 | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,571 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarvesh Kesavan's chess games?
31 games by Sarvesh Kesavan, from Jul 2023 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 Sarvesh Kesavan has played.
What does Sarvesh Kesavan play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Sarvesh Kesavan opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarvesh Kesavan answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sarvesh Kesavan play as White?
As White, Sarvesh Kesavan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarvesh Kesavan play as Black?
As Black, Sarvesh Kesavan most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Sarvesh Kesavan's FIDE rating?
Sarvesh Kesavan is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Sarvesh Kesavan played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sarvesh Kesavan, covering Jul 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarvesh Kesavan?
31 games by Sarvesh Kesavan 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.