Prepare against Shaashwath Sivakumar
FM · United States · World #10,312 classical · FIDE ID 30912156
When preparing against Shaashwath Sivakumar, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 8.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 612 games by Shaashwath Sivakumar, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shaashwath Sivakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaashwath 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 | 2,166 | 2,321 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,167 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,151 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 612 | 225 | 80 | 307 | 36.8% |
| As White | 310 | 122 | 40 | 148 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 302 | 103 | 40 | 159 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaashwath Sivakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaashwath Sivakumar's side.
First moves as White (310 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 288 | 92.9% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 4.5% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues c4 (42.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues c4 (45.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 126 | 81.3% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 8.4% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Shaashwath Sivakumar's chess games
All 612 games by Shaashwath Sivakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 225 wins, 80 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 70 | 21/11/38 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| A45 | London System | 26 | 14/0/12 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 24 | 2/8/14 | 8.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 65 | 19/10/36 | 29.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 50 | 25/7/18 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/3/13 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,614 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jul 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | A14 |
| Aug 2023 | Adham Fawzy | 2,533 | Titled Tue Late | B94 |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Feb 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 337 | 148 | 2,210 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 18 | 6 | 2,023 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,178 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,051 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,204 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Thanks | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaashwath Sivakumar's chess games?
612 games by Shaashwath Sivakumar, from Apr 2017 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 Shaashwath Sivakumar has played.
What does Shaashwath Sivakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 310 games with White in our database, Shaashwath Sivakumar opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaashwath Sivakumar answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Shaashwath Sivakumar play as White?
As White, Shaashwath Sivakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (70 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); London System (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 310 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaashwath Sivakumar play as Black?
As Black, Shaashwath Sivakumar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (65 games, 29.2% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 302 games.
What is Shaashwath Sivakumar's FIDE rating?
Shaashwath Sivakumar is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Shaashwath Sivakumar played?
Our database contains 612 games by Shaashwath Sivakumar, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 80 draws, 307 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaashwath Sivakumar?
612 games by Shaashwath 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.