Prepare against Srivathsan Sasikumar
United Kingdom · World #21,921 classical · FIDE ID 343401279
Our database contains 200 games by Srivathsan Sasikumar, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Srivathsan Sasikumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srivathsan Sasikumar 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 | 2,042 | 2,096 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 2,072 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 84 | 39 | 77 | 42.0% |
| As White | 97 | 41 | 18 | 38 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 43 | 21 | 39 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srivathsan Sasikumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srivathsan Sasikumar's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 99.0% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sasikumar usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sasikumar usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Sasikumar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sasikumar usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 91.1% | 57.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Srivathsan Sasikumar's chess games
All 200 games by Srivathsan Sasikumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 84 wins, 39 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Tanmay Chopra | 2,357 | British Rapidplay | E09 |
| Mar 2026 | Geoff W Lawton | 2,347 | British Rapidplay 2026 | D78 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew Dignam | 2,190 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | B07 |
| Jan 2025 | T Wall | 2,173 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B13 |
| Apr 2025 | Tim Elgar | 2,152 | 4NCL Easter Congress | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,987 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,202 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,787 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,104 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srivathsan Sasikumar's chess games?
200 games by Srivathsan Sasikumar, from Apr 2023 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 Srivathsan Sasikumar has played.
What does Srivathsan Sasikumar play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Srivathsan Sasikumar opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srivathsan Sasikumar answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Srivathsan Sasikumar play as White?
As White, Srivathsan Sasikumar's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srivathsan Sasikumar play as Black?
As Black, Srivathsan Sasikumar most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Srivathsan Sasikumar's FIDE rating?
Srivathsan Sasikumar is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Srivathsan Sasikumar played?
Our database contains 200 games by Srivathsan Sasikumar, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 39 draws, 77 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srivathsan Sasikumar?
200 games by Srivathsan Sasikumar 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.