Prepare against Srivatsan Karthikeyan
CM · India · World #36,459 classical · FIDE ID 25684248
When preparing against Srivatsan Karthikeyan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Srivatsan Karthikeyan, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Srivatsan Karthikeyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Srivatsan Karthikeyan 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 | 1,952 | 2,001 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,942 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,916 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 24 | 13 | 70 | 22.4% |
| As White | 50 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 12 | 5 | 40 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Srivatsan Karthikeyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Srivatsan Karthikeyan's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 93.9% | 31.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Karthikeyan usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Karthikeyan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Karthikeyan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Karthikeyan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| f6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Srivatsan Karthikeyan's chess games
All 107 games by Srivatsan Karthikeyan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gontcharov,Vladislav | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | C01 |
| Mar 2026 | Dinara Wagner | 2,414 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,407 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Oliwia Kiolbasa | 2,361 | Titled Tue Early | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Krsnik Cohar,I | 2,353 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 83 | 22.5 | 2,078 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,132 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,091 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,055 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Srivatsan Karthikeyan's chess games?
107 games by Srivatsan Karthikeyan, from May 2017 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 Srivatsan Karthikeyan has played.
What does Srivatsan Karthikeyan play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Srivatsan Karthikeyan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Srivatsan Karthikeyan answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f6 (8% of games).
What openings does Srivatsan Karthikeyan play as White?
As White, Srivatsan Karthikeyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Srivatsan Karthikeyan play as Black?
As Black, Srivatsan Karthikeyan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Srivatsan Karthikeyan's FIDE rating?
Srivatsan Karthikeyan is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Srivatsan Karthikeyan played?
Our database contains 107 games by Srivatsan Karthikeyan, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Srivatsan Karthikeyan?
107 games by Srivatsan Karthikeyan 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.