Prepare against Srihari L
IM · India · World #1,956 classical · FIDE ID 46642056
Our database contains 352 games by Srihari L, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Srihari L's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srihari L 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 | 2,386 | 2,400 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,269 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,322 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 186 | 55 | 109 | 52.8% |
| As White | 173 | 98 | 24 | 51 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 179 | 88 | 31 | 58 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srihari L's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srihari L's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 45.3% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 32.6% | 67.0% |
| c4 | 38 | 22.1% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — L usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — L usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — L usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — L usually continues g3 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — L usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — L usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 64.0% | 60.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 19.8% | 67.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 15.1% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 91.9% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Srihari L's chess games
All 352 games by Srihari L in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 186 wins, 55 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 21/3/9 | 63.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 23 | 16/1/6 | 69.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,578 | Titled Tue Early | A21 |
| Jun 2026 | Sankalp,Gupta | 2,553 | 360 One Masters 2026 | C78 |
| May 2025 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,548 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Mar 2025 | Vignesh N R | 2,537 | 44th chT-IND | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 202 | 125 | 2,415 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,457 |
| Granada Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,502 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,226 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,404 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| 360 One Masters 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srihari L's chess games?
352 games by Srihari L, from Feb 2014 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 Srihari L has played.
What does Srihari L play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Srihari L opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srihari L answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Srihari L play as White?
As White, Srihari L's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 63.6% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srihari L play as Black?
As Black, Srihari L most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 72.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Srihari L's FIDE rating?
Srihari L is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Srihari L played?
Our database contains 352 games by Srihari L, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 55 draws, 109 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srihari L?
352 games by Srihari L 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.