Prepare against Srihari R Iyengar
United Kingdom · World #135,959 classical · FIDE ID 441970
When preparing against Srihari R Iyengar, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 50 games by Srihari R Iyengar, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Srihari R Iyengar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srihari R Iyengar 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 | 1,885 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,915 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 48.0% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srihari R Iyengar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srihari R Iyengar's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Iyengar usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Iyengar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (23% of these games) — Iyengar usually continues Bg5 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Iyengar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Iyengar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Srihari R Iyengar's chess games
All 50 games by Srihari R Iyengar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Dave G Hackett | 2,064 | 1st Witney Online Rapid | C22 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexander Littlehales | 1,987 | 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | A80 |
| Sep 2020 | James Cole | 1,953 | 1st Witney Online Rapid | A48 |
| Mar 2014 | Roger Hardy | 1,952 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | D03 |
| Jan 2015 | David C Perrett | 1,944 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| 1st 4NCL Spring Online Major Open | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 13th | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,042 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,952 |
| 1st Witney Online Rapid | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,208 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 1st Major | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,590 |
| 4NCL Online Congress 7th Sub 2000 | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,042 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srihari R Iyengar's chess games?
50 games by Srihari R Iyengar, from Mar 2015 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 Srihari R Iyengar has played.
What does Srihari R Iyengar play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Srihari R Iyengar opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srihari R Iyengar answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Srihari R Iyengar play as White?
As White, Srihari R Iyengar's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srihari R Iyengar play as Black?
As Black, Srihari R Iyengar most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Srihari R Iyengar's FIDE rating?
Srihari R Iyengar is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Srihari R Iyengar played?
Our database contains 50 games by Srihari R Iyengar, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srihari R Iyengar?
50 games by Srihari R Iyengar 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.