Prepare against Sathya Vaidyanathan
United Kingdom · World #60,604 classical · FIDE ID 490539
When preparing against Sathya Vaidyanathan, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 58.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 238 games by Sathya Vaidyanathan, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sathya Vaidyanathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sathya Vaidyanathan 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 | 1,853 | 1,915 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,858 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 76 | 59 | 103 | 31.9% |
| As White | 118 | 33 | 38 | 47 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 21 | 56 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sathya Vaidyanathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sathya Vaidyanathan's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 95.8% | 43.8% |
| b4 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues c3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vaidyanathan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Sathya Vaidyanathan's chess games
All 238 games by Sathya Vaidyanathan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 76 wins, 59 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Adithya Vaidyanathan | 2,129 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Th Brown | 2,104 | 20th South Wales Int | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Donald J Mason | 2,066 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C54 |
| Dec 2025 | Alan Bradley | 2,055 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | C45 |
| May 2024 | Peter J Mercs | 2,027 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF4 U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,264 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,973 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,810 |
| ch-ENG U14 Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,047 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,624 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sathya Vaidyanathan's chess games?
238 games by Sathya Vaidyanathan, from May 2022 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 Sathya Vaidyanathan has played.
What does Sathya Vaidyanathan play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Sathya Vaidyanathan opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sathya Vaidyanathan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sathya Vaidyanathan play as White?
As White, Sathya Vaidyanathan's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sathya Vaidyanathan play as Black?
As Black, Sathya Vaidyanathan most often plays: Italian Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Sathya Vaidyanathan's FIDE rating?
Sathya Vaidyanathan is currently rated 1,853 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,915 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sathya Vaidyanathan played?
Our database contains 238 games by Sathya Vaidyanathan, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 59 draws, 103 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sathya Vaidyanathan?
238 games by Sathya Vaidyanathan 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.