Prepare against Shaaketh Sivakumar
FM · United States · World #6,385 classical · FIDE ID 30940176
Our database contains 836 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shaaketh Sivakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shaaketh Sivakumar 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 | 2,238 | 2,393 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,286 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,317 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 836 | 351 | 129 | 356 | 42.0% |
| As White | 423 | 188 | 70 | 165 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 413 | 163 | 59 | 191 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shaaketh Sivakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shaaketh Sivakumar's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 41.4% | 49.7% |
| d4 | 170 | 40.2% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 13.0% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.6% | 90.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 49.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sivakumar usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 166 | 88.8% | 46.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 5.3% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.7% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 124 | 86.1% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 6.3% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.8% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Shaaketh Sivakumar's chess games
All 836 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 351 wins, 129 draws, 356 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 66 | 27/10/29 | 40.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 62 | 23/5/34 | 37.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | English Defense | 57 | 23/11/23 | 40.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 56 | 23/7/26 | 41.1% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 17/5/21 | 39.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 8/5/18 | 25.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 26 | 12/2/12 | 46.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 10/0/8 | 55.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | 2,674 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Oct 2024 | E Bacrot | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,627 | Titled Tue Late | B53 |
| Oct 2023 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Jul 2026 | Samunenkov,Ihor | 2,616 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 547 | 274 | 2,322 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,903 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,461 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Thanks | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,231 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,568 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM June GM-A | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,364 |
| 4th San Jose Mission 360 GM/IM | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shaaketh Sivakumar's chess games?
836 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, from Apr 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 Shaaketh Sivakumar has played.
What does Shaaketh Sivakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Shaaketh Sivakumar opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shaaketh Sivakumar answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Shaaketh Sivakumar play as White?
As White, Shaaketh Sivakumar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (66 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 37.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shaaketh Sivakumar play as Black?
As Black, Shaaketh Sivakumar most often plays: English Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (56 games, 41.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 413 games.
What is Shaaketh Sivakumar's FIDE rating?
Shaaketh Sivakumar is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Shaaketh Sivakumar played?
Our database contains 836 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 129 draws, 356 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shaaketh Sivakumar?
836 games by Shaaketh Sivakumar 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.