Prepare against Sidhanth Pai
United Kingdom · World #28,365 classical · FIDE ID 343111937
When preparing against Sidhanth Pai, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 103 games by Sidhanth Pai, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sidhanth Pai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sidhanth Pai 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 | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,845 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,829 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 28 | 36 | 37.9% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sidhanth Pai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sidhanth Pai's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 54.9% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 21 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Pai usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Pai usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pai usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Pai usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 67.9% | 73.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
Sidhanth Pai's chess games
All 103 games by Sidhanth Pai in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 39 wins, 28 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | David Gluckman | 2,240 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Leech,A | 2,107 | Sussex University Masters | B99 |
| May 2025 | Alexandr Pereslavtsev | 2,093 | 3rd Cambridge Int Open | E60 |
| Feb 2025 | Raman Vashisht-Pigem | 2,023 | Wightlink Int Masters | B42 |
| Jan 2026 | Alan M Byron | 2,022 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,875 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,597 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,994 |
| 3rd Cambridge Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,044 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,797 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sidhanth Pai's chess games?
103 games by Sidhanth Pai, from Feb 2024 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 Sidhanth Pai has played.
What does Sidhanth Pai play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Sidhanth Pai opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sidhanth Pai answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Sidhanth Pai play as White?
As White, Sidhanth Pai's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sidhanth Pai play as Black?
As Black, Sidhanth Pai most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Sidhanth Pai's FIDE rating?
Sidhanth Pai is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sidhanth Pai played?
Our database contains 103 games by Sidhanth Pai, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 28 draws, 36 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sidhanth Pai?
103 games by Sidhanth Pai 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.