Prepare against Suri Vaibhav
GM · India · World #239 classical · FIDE ID 5045185
Our database contains 1,221 games by Suri Vaibhav, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Suri Vaibhav's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suri Vaibhav 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 | 2,569 | 2,610 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,508 | 2,559 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,476 | 2,541 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,221 | 577 | 333 | 310 | 47.3% |
| As White | 620 | 331 | 160 | 129 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 601 | 246 | 173 | 181 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Suri Vaibhav's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Suri Vaibhav's side.
First moves as White (620 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 441 | 71.1% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 106 | 17.1% | 64.2% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 6.5% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.5% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues Nf3 (62.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues d4 (70.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues c4 (66.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Vaibhav usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 44.2% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 61 | 23.5% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 44 | 16.9% | 55.7% |
| e6 | 33 | 12.7% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 171 | 79.9% | 53.5% |
| d5 | 37 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Suri Vaibhav's chess games
All 1,221 games by Suri Vaibhav in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 577 wins, 333 draws, 310 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 78 | 40/15/23 | 51.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 48 | 21/15/12 | 43.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 17/4/7 | 60.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 47 | 17/15/15 | 36.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 45 | 17/18/10 | 37.8% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 40 | 19/10/11 | 47.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 5/9/9 | 21.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Speed Chess Q1 Sw | A29 |
| Feb 2020 | Vladislav Artemiev | 2,728 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | B56 |
| Aug 2018 | Chao b Li | 2,714 | Dresden ZMD Open | B12 |
| Jan 2019 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,691 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | E90 |
| Apr 2013 | Tigran Gharamian | 2,663 | 4th Lille Luce Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 174 | 114.5 | 2,473 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2024 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,461 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 47 | 25 | 2,523 |
| Wch U18 | 2015 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,556 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,674 |
| Haarlem BDO-A | 2012 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,512 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 2,565 |
| Chessable Masters Play In | 2024 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,519 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Gawain C B Maroroa Jones (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suri Vaibhav's chess games?
1,221 games by Suri Vaibhav, from Oct 2006 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 Suri Vaibhav has played.
What does Suri Vaibhav play on the first move as White?
Across 620 games with White in our database, Suri Vaibhav opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suri Vaibhav answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Suri Vaibhav play as White?
As White, Suri Vaibhav's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 51.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (48 games, 43.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 60.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 620 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suri Vaibhav play as Black?
As Black, Suri Vaibhav most often plays: Catalan (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Indian Defense (45 games, 37.8% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (40 games, 47.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 601 games.
What is Suri Vaibhav's FIDE rating?
Suri Vaibhav is currently rated 2,569 in classical chess, 2,508 in rapid and 2,476 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,610 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Suri Vaibhav played?
Our database contains 1,221 games by Suri Vaibhav, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 577 wins, 333 draws, 310 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suri Vaibhav?
1,221 games by Suri Vaibhav 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.