Prepare against Shaaketh Sivakumar
FM · United States · World #5,031 classical · FIDE ID 30940176
When preparing against Shaaketh Sivakumar, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 884 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shaaketh Sivakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaaketh Sivakumar 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 | 2,273 | 2,393 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,286 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,317 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 884 | 374 | 136 | 374 | 42.3% |
| As White | 450 | 204 | 73 | 173 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 434 | 170 | 63 | 201 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaaketh Sivakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaaketh Sivakumar's side.
First moves as White (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 191 | 42.4% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 180 | 40.0% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 12.4% | 58.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.4% | 90.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 177 | 89.4% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 10 | 5.1% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.5% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 85.3% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 7.3% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Shaaketh Sivakumar's chess games
All 884 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Sep 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: 374 wins, 136 draws, 374 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 73 | 31/10/32 | 42.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 63 | 24/5/34 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 59 | 25/7/27 | 42.4% |
| A40 | English Defense | 57 | 23/11/23 | 40.4% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 45 | 18/6/21 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 33 | 8/5/20 | 24.2% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 12/3/12 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Oct 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,633 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| Oct 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 547 | 274 | 2,322 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,903 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,640 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| PNWCC Last Dance B | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Thanks | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
| 4th San Jose Mission 360 GM/IM | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaaketh Sivakumar's chess games?
884 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, from Apr 2018 to Sep 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 Shaaketh Sivakumar has played.
What does Shaaketh Sivakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 450 games with White in our database, Shaaketh Sivakumar opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaaketh Sivakumar answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Shaaketh Sivakumar play as White?
As White, Shaaketh Sivakumar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (73 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian (63 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 450 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaaketh Sivakumar play as Black?
As Black, Shaaketh Sivakumar most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (59 games, 42.4% win rate); English Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (45 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Shaaketh Sivakumar's FIDE rating?
Shaaketh Sivakumar is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Shaaketh Sivakumar played?
Our database contains 884 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, covering Apr 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 374 wins, 136 draws, 374 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaaketh Sivakumar?
884 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar 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.