Prepare against Krishnan Sasikiran
GM · India · World #450 classical · FIDE ID 5004985
Our database contains 2,741 games by Krishnan Sasikiran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krishnan Sasikiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishnan Sasikiran 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 | 2,520 | 2,720 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,509 | 2,677 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,501 | 2,707 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,741 | 1,250 | 1,012 | 479 | 45.6% |
| As White | 1,386 | 712 | 481 | 193 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 1,355 | 538 | 531 | 286 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishnan Sasikiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishnan Sasikiran's side.
First moves as White (1,378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 888 | 64.4% | 68.9% |
| e4 | 331 | 24.0% | 68.9% |
| Nf3 | 146 | 10.6% | 67.5% |
| b3 | 11 | 0.8% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 68.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues c4 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues c4 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues c4 (74.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 68.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sasikiran usually continues d4 (77.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (629 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 272 | 43.2% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 266 | 42.3% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 73 | 11.6% | 54.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 2.1% | 76.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 338 | 72.1% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 118 | 25.2% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Krishnan Sasikiran's chess games
All 2,741 games by Krishnan Sasikiran 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: 1,250 wins, 1,012 draws, 479 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 213 | 96/83/34 | 45.1% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 103 | 52/37/14 | 50.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 96 | 48/40/8 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 59 | 28/26/5 | 47.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 48 | 29/11/8 | 60.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 43 | 20/18/5 | 46.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 42 | 26/9/7 | 61.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/14/8 | 45.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 38 | 26/7/5 | 68.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/15/5 | 45.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 132 | 46/59/27 | 34.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 107 | 47/38/22 | 43.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 103 | 26/54/23 | 25.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 76 | 25/38/13 | 32.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 53 | 25/21/7 | 47.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 51 | 23/15/13 | 45.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 50 | 23/18/9 | 46.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 13/15/14 | 31.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 40 | 17/13/10 | 42.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 11/16/6 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Levon Aronian | 2,781 | 7th WchT | D15 |
| Jun 2019 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,761 | 20th Poikovsky Karpov | B80 |
| Jan 2010 | Vugar Gashimov | 2,759 | 7th WchT | E31 |
| May 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,757 | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters | A21 |
| Oct 2002 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,755 | FIDE World Cup-C | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2003 | 89 | 64.5 | 2,592 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 76 | 52 | 2,570 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2013 | 43 | 23.5 | 2,677 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open A | 2007 | 35 | 22 | 2,691 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,597 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2004 | 29 | 21 | 2,639 |
| ACP Blitz | 2006 | 28 | 20.5 | 2,753 |
| ch-Asia | 2011 | 27 | 15 | 2,546 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pentala Harikrishna (19 games) · Etienne Bacrot (17 games) · Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (16 games) · Dibyendu Barua (12 games) · Sandipan Chanda (12 games) · Bartlomiej Macieja (11 games) · Surya Shekhar Ganguly (11 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishnan Sasikiran's chess games?
2,741 games by Krishnan Sasikiran, 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 Krishnan Sasikiran has played.
What does Krishnan Sasikiran play on the first move as White?
Across 1,378 games with White in our database, Krishnan Sasikiran opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishnan Sasikiran answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Krishnan Sasikiran play as White?
As White, Krishnan Sasikiran's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (213 games, 45.1% win rate); Indian Defense (103 games, 50.5% win rate); Catalan (96 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishnan Sasikiran play as Black?
As Black, Krishnan Sasikiran most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (132 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (107 games, 43.9% win rate); Slav Defense (103 games, 25.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,355 games.
What is Krishnan Sasikiran's FIDE rating?
Krishnan Sasikiran is currently rated 2,520 in classical chess, 2,509 in rapid and 2,501 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,720 (May 2012).
How many games has Krishnan Sasikiran played?
Our database contains 2,741 games by Krishnan Sasikiran, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,250 wins, 1,012 draws, 479 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishnan Sasikiran?
2,741 games by Krishnan Sasikiran 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.