Prepare against Sherla Prathamesh
CM · India · World #16,207 classical · FIDE ID 25966987
When preparing against Sherla Prathamesh, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (86%).
Our database contains 68 games by Sherla Prathamesh, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sherla Prathamesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sherla Prathamesh 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 | 2,093 | 2,287 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,199 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 28 | 17 | 23 | 41.2% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sherla Prathamesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sherla Prathamesh's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 21 | 61.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Prathamesh usually continues b3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Prathamesh usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Prathamesh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Prathamesh usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Prathamesh usually continues a3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 89.5% | 58.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Sherla Prathamesh's chess games
All 68 games by Sherla Prathamesh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Anna Shukhman | 2,420 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,409 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | C11 |
| Apr 2025 | Semetei Tologon tegin | 2,358 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Potawad Anirudhha | 2,306 | 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Prasannaa.s | 2,183 | 43rd Tamil Nadu IM | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,178 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 8 | 2,376 |
| 43rd Tamil Nadu IM | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,282 |
| 2nd Namma Bengaluru Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,405 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,075 |
| 35th India National U17 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
| World Youth Open U14 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sherla Prathamesh's chess games?
68 games by Sherla Prathamesh, from Nov 2018 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 Sherla Prathamesh has played.
What does Sherla Prathamesh play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Sherla Prathamesh opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sherla Prathamesh answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sherla Prathamesh play as White?
As White, Sherla Prathamesh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sherla Prathamesh play as Black?
As Black, Sherla Prathamesh most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Sherla Prathamesh's FIDE rating?
Sherla Prathamesh is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (May 2025).
How many games has Sherla Prathamesh played?
Our database contains 68 games by Sherla Prathamesh, covering Nov 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 23 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sherla Prathamesh?
68 games by Sherla Prathamesh 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.