Prepare against Siva Mahadevan
IM · India · World #1,053 classical · FIDE ID 25043153
When preparing against Siva Mahadevan, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Siva Mahadevan, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Siva Mahadevan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siva Mahadevan 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 | 2,447 | 2,457 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,419 | 2,419 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 104 | 40 | 31 | 59.4% |
| As White | 89 | 55 | 17 | 17 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 86 | 49 | 23 | 14 | 57.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siva Mahadevan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siva Mahadevan's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 82.6% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.8% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues d4 (80.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 63.9% | 63.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 71.9% |
| d5 | 15 | 48.4% | 80.0% |
Siva Mahadevan's chess games
All 175 games by Siva Mahadevan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 104 wins, 40 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E71 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,655 | UK Open Blitz Open Final | C79 |
| Mar 2026 | Michael Adams | 2,629 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B67 |
| Jan 2026 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,606 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B62 |
| Aug 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,601 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | B45 |
| Jan 2026 | Christian Bauer | 2,552 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,590 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,243 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,446 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,487 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Open | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,513 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,437 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siva Mahadevan's chess games?
175 games by Siva Mahadevan, from Sep 2010 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 Siva Mahadevan has played.
What does Siva Mahadevan play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Siva Mahadevan opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siva Mahadevan answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games).
What openings does Siva Mahadevan play as White?
As White, Siva Mahadevan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siva Mahadevan play as Black?
As Black, Siva Mahadevan most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Siva Mahadevan's FIDE rating?
Siva Mahadevan is currently rated 2,447 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,419 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Siva Mahadevan played?
Our database contains 175 games by Siva Mahadevan, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 40 draws, 31 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siva Mahadevan?
175 games by Siva Mahadevan 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.