Prepare against Srihari L R
GM · India · World #882 classical · FIDE ID 46617116
When preparing against Srihari L R, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (22% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 22.2% over 45 games.
Our database contains 2,591 games by Srihari L R, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Srihari L R's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srihari L R 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 | 2,464 | 2,503 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,417 | 2,417 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,384 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,591 | 1,299 | 523 | 769 | 50.1% |
| As White | 1,302 | 700 | 260 | 342 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 1,289 | 599 | 263 | 427 | 46.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srihari L R's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srihari L R's side.
First moves as White (1,301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 489 | 37.6% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 335 | 25.7% | 66.9% |
| c4 | 263 | 20.2% | 72.8% |
| e4 | 148 | 11.4% | 71.3% |
| b3 | 28 | 2.2% | 69.6% |
| a3 | 16 | 1.2% | 59.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — R usually continues Bg5 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (54.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — R usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 66.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — R usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (71.1% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — R usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (559 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 123 | 22.0% | 73.2% |
| c6 | 110 | 19.7% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 101 | 18.1% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 98 | 17.5% | 55.1% |
| g6 | 49 | 8.8% | 67.3% |
| e6 | 48 | 8.6% | 49.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 159 | 34.3% | 42.8% |
| Nf6 | 123 | 26.6% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 91 | 19.7% | 73.1% |
| f5 | 36 | 7.8% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 34 | 7.3% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.7% | 87.5% |
Srihari L R's chess games
All 2,591 games by Srihari L R in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Sep 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: 1,299 wins, 523 draws, 769 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 167 | 98/33/36 | 58.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 139 | 82/29/28 | 59.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 133 | 62/17/54 | 46.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 85 | 42/21/22 | 49.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 70 | 40/17/13 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 67 | 25/20/22 | 37.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 43 | 21/6/16 | 48.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 22/9/12 | 51.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 24/4/14 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 36 | 18/14/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 113 | 75/14/24 | 66.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 87 | 31/19/37 | 35.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 73 | 44/9/20 | 60.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 63 | 24/14/25 | 38.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 62 | 32/12/18 | 51.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 46 | 24/6/16 | 52.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 45 | 10/14/21 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 45 | 20/13/12 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 39 | 14/8/17 | 35.9% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 33 | 18/3/12 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gukesh D | 2,776 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jun 2025 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jun 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,748 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Feb 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Aug 2023 | Daniil Dubov | 2,716 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,480 | 904.5 | 2,440 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 16 | 2,357 |
| Wch U14 | 2019 | 21 | 13 | 2,237 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 2023 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,412 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,605 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo GM 07 | 2024 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,470 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 17 | 12 | 2,438 |
| ch-IND Blitz | 2025 | 15 | 9 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harsha Bharathakoti (11 games) · Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (10 games) · Tuan Minh Le (10 games) · V Pranav (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srihari L R's chess games?
2,591 games by Srihari L R, from Oct 2013 to Sep 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 R has played.
What does Srihari L R play on the first move as White?
Across 1,301 games with White in our database, Srihari L R opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srihari L R answers 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Srihari L R play as White?
As White, Srihari L R's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (167 games, 58.7% win rate); Réti Opening (139 games, 59.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (133 games, 46.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srihari L R play as Black?
As Black, Srihari L R most often plays: Philidor (113 games, 66.4% win rate); Indian Defense (87 games, 35.6% win rate); Modern Defense (73 games, 60.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,289 games.
What is Srihari L R's FIDE rating?
Srihari L R is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,417 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Srihari L R played?
Our database contains 2,591 games by Srihari L R, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,299 wins, 523 draws, 769 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srihari L R?
2,591 games by Srihari L R 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.