Prepare against Sharma Isha
WGM · India · World #7,342 classical · FIDE ID 35006665
When preparing against Sharma Isha, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Sharma Isha, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sharma Isha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sharma Isha 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 | 2,219 | 2,325 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,174 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,164 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 100 | 36 | 96 | 43.1% |
| As White | 112 | 49 | 19 | 44 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 120 | 51 | 17 | 52 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sharma Isha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sharma Isha's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 68.8% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 31.3% | 48.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Isha usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Isha usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Isha usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Isha usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Isha usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Isha usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 77.8% | 55.1% |
| c6 | 9 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Sharma Isha's chess games
All 232 games by Sharma Isha in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 100 wins, 36 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ulviyya Fataliyeva | 2,434 | World Rapid Women 2025 | A46 |
| Nov 2024 | Mai Narva | 2,414 | Swiss Queens Wed #44 | E94 |
| Nov 2024 | Boris Abrashkin | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Dec 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | 2,400 | Swiss Queens Wed #45 | A45 |
| Mar 2025 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,389 | Jussupow Weltfrauentag A | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 20.5 | 2,059 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 6 | 2,105 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #44 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,230 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| 50th ch-IND w | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,133 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #45 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sharma Isha's chess games?
232 games by Sharma Isha, from Sep 2011 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 Sharma Isha has played.
What does Sharma Isha play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Sharma Isha opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sharma Isha answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sharma Isha play as White?
As White, Sharma Isha's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sharma Isha play as Black?
As Black, Sharma Isha most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Sharma Isha's FIDE rating?
Sharma Isha is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Sharma Isha played?
Our database contains 232 games by Sharma Isha, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 36 draws, 96 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sharma Isha?
232 games by Sharma Isha 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.