Prepare against Sreyas Payyappat
FM · India · World #8,309 classical · FIDE ID 46674969
Our database contains 395 games by Sreyas Payyappat, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sreyas Payyappat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sreyas Payyappat 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 | 2,200 | 2,303 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,083 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 395 | 151 | 26 | 218 | 38.2% |
| As White | 192 | 73 | 15 | 104 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 203 | 78 | 11 | 114 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sreyas Payyappat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sreyas Payyappat's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Payyappat usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Payyappat usually continues d4 (35.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Payyappat usually continues Nf3 (35.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 81 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 95.8% | 35.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Sreyas Payyappat's chess games
All 395 games by Sreyas Payyappat in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 151 wins, 26 draws, 218 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/5/16 | 41.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 39 | 15/2/22 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 24 | 12/2/10 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | D Howell | 2,673 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Apr 2026 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,667 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
| Apr 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B15 |
| Jan 2025 | B Bok | 2,583 | Titled Tue Early | A67 |
| Jun 2025 | E Postny | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 127 | 53 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 62 | 28 | 2,245 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 53 | 25.5 | 2,292 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,343 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sreyas Payyappat's chess games?
395 games by Sreyas Payyappat, from May 2015 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 Sreyas Payyappat has played.
What does Sreyas Payyappat play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Sreyas Payyappat opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sreyas Payyappat answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Sreyas Payyappat play as White?
As White, Sreyas Payyappat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sreyas Payyappat play as Black?
As Black, Sreyas Payyappat most often plays: Benoni Defense (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Sreyas Payyappat's FIDE rating?
Sreyas Payyappat is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,151 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Sreyas Payyappat played?
Our database contains 395 games by Sreyas Payyappat, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 26 draws, 218 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sreyas Payyappat?
395 games by Sreyas Payyappat 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.