Prepare against Sharnarthi Viresh
FM · India · World #3,342 classical · FIDE ID 25978055
When preparing against Sharnarthi Viresh, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 164 games by Sharnarthi Viresh, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sharnarthi Viresh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sharnarthi Viresh 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 | 2,326 | 2,361 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,243 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,199 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 92 | 25 | 47 | 56.1% |
| As White | 85 | 50 | 13 | 22 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 79 | 42 | 12 | 25 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sharnarthi Viresh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sharnarthi Viresh's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 54.1% | 71.7% |
| d4 | 32 | 37.6% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Viresh usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Viresh usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Viresh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Viresh usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Viresh usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Viresh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 60.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 84.6% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Sharnarthi Viresh's chess games
All 164 games by Sharnarthi Viresh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 92 wins, 25 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 26 | 17/3/6 | 65.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Levan Pantsulaia | 2,551 | 21st Delhi Open | A62 |
| Mar 2025 | Harikrishnan.A.Ra | 2,468 | 44th chT-IND | D11 |
| Apr 2025 | Neelash Saha | 2,460 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Jan 2025 | Audi Ameya | 2,421 | Goa Int. Open | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,374 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,368 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,454 |
| 37th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sharnarthi Viresh's chess games?
164 games by Sharnarthi Viresh, from Dec 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 Sharnarthi Viresh has played.
What does Sharnarthi Viresh play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Sharnarthi Viresh opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sharnarthi Viresh answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sharnarthi Viresh play as White?
As White, Sharnarthi Viresh's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sharnarthi Viresh play as Black?
As Black, Sharnarthi Viresh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Sharnarthi Viresh's FIDE rating?
Sharnarthi Viresh is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Sharnarthi Viresh played?
Our database contains 164 games by Sharnarthi Viresh, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 25 draws, 47 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sharnarthi Viresh?
164 games by Sharnarthi Viresh 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.