Prepare against Sharath Radhakrishnan
CM · United States · World #6,232 classical · FIDE ID 39900452
Our database contains 498 games by Sharath Radhakrishnan, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sharath Radhakrishnan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sharath Radhakrishnan 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 | 2,242 | 2,242 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,099 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 498 | 207 | 68 | 223 | 41.6% |
| As White | 247 | 113 | 42 | 92 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 251 | 94 | 26 | 131 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sharath Radhakrishnan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sharath Radhakrishnan's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 72.5% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 31 | 12.6% | 51.6% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 11.7% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Radhakrishnan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 126 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Sharath Radhakrishnan's chess games
All 498 games by Sharath Radhakrishnan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 207 wins, 68 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 0/1/10 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,682 | Titled Tue Late | D78 |
| Jul 2026 | Movahed,Sina | 2,595 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jun 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,585 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Jan 2025 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C51 |
| Jul 2026 | Karthik,V4 | 2,566 | 54th Annual World Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 429 | 205 | 2,233 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,325 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,017 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,369 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,246 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,338 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sharath Radhakrishnan's chess games?
498 games by Sharath Radhakrishnan, from Jun 2023 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 Sharath Radhakrishnan has played.
What does Sharath Radhakrishnan play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Sharath Radhakrishnan opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sharath Radhakrishnan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sharath Radhakrishnan play as White?
As White, Sharath Radhakrishnan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sharath Radhakrishnan play as Black?
As Black, Sharath Radhakrishnan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Sharath Radhakrishnan's FIDE rating?
Sharath Radhakrishnan is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sharath Radhakrishnan played?
Our database contains 498 games by Sharath Radhakrishnan, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 207 wins, 68 draws, 223 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sharath Radhakrishnan?
498 games by Sharath Radhakrishnan 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.