Prepare against Sudarshan Sriniaiyer
FM · United States · World #11,630 classical · FIDE ID 30937213
When preparing against Sudarshan Sriniaiyer, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Sudarshan Sriniaiyer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sudarshan Sriniaiyer 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 | 2,146 | 2,296 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 105 | 74 | 107 | 36.7% |
| As White | 145 | 54 | 40 | 51 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 141 | 51 | 34 | 56 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 78.6% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 9.7% | 46.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.8% | 35.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Sriniaiyer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 90.0% | 48.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 77.6% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 22.4% | 18.2% |
Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's chess games
All 286 games by Sudarshan Sriniaiyer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 105 wins, 74 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Jul 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Aug 2021 | Roberto Carlos Gomez Ledo | 2,458 | Titled Tue | D24 |
| Jun 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Jul 2024 | Singh Sahib | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 106 | 53 | 2,275 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2022 | 16 | 8 | 2,217 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Atlantic Chess Ind Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 3rd Dulles Colonial Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's chess games?
286 games by Sudarshan Sriniaiyer, from Jun 2018 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 Sudarshan Sriniaiyer has played.
What does Sudarshan Sriniaiyer play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Sudarshan Sriniaiyer opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sudarshan Sriniaiyer answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Sudarshan Sriniaiyer play as White?
As White, Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sudarshan Sriniaiyer play as Black?
As Black, Sudarshan Sriniaiyer most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Sudarshan Sriniaiyer's FIDE rating?
Sudarshan Sriniaiyer is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Sudarshan Sriniaiyer played?
Our database contains 286 games by Sudarshan Sriniaiyer, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 74 draws, 107 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sudarshan Sriniaiyer?
286 games by Sudarshan Sriniaiyer 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.