Prepare against Sridhar Seshadri
United States · World #134,851 classical · FIDE ID 30913942
When preparing against Sridhar Seshadri, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Sridhar Seshadri, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sridhar Seshadri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sridhar Seshadri 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 | 1,634 | 1,697 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,647 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,745 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 16 | 27 | 74 | 13.7% |
| As White | 58 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 59 | 5 | 12 | 42 | 8.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sridhar Seshadri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sridhar Seshadri's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 51.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 36.2% | 38.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues e3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 36% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Seshadri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 35.7% | 5.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Sridhar Seshadri's chess games
All 117 games by Sridhar Seshadri in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: The Whale | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Joerg-Martin Schultze | 1,956 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Mar 2024 | Benjamin Spagnoli | 1,883 | Reykjavik Open | D05 |
| Aug 2017 | Travis Olson | 1,815 | Seattle Classic Open | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Gilbert Mercure | 1,804 | Reykjavik Open | D00 |
| Apr 2025 | Mert Alkin | 1,795 | Reykjavik Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 30 | 11.5 | 1,757 |
| chD-Washington State | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,587 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,777 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1,604 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,709 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1,604 |
| 51st World Open | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,594 |
| Vancouver Open | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,601 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sridhar Seshadri's chess games?
117 games by Sridhar Seshadri, from May 2016 to Jul 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 Sridhar Seshadri has played.
What does Sridhar Seshadri play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Sridhar Seshadri opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sridhar Seshadri answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sridhar Seshadri play as White?
As White, Sridhar Seshadri's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sridhar Seshadri play as Black?
As Black, Sridhar Seshadri most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Sridhar Seshadri's FIDE rating?
Sridhar Seshadri is currently rated 1,634 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,739 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,697 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Sridhar Seshadri played?
Our database contains 117 games by Sridhar Seshadri, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses (13.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sridhar Seshadri?
117 games by Sridhar Seshadri 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.