Prepare against Vasanth Ramesh
CM · Kenya · World #68,965 classical · FIDE ID 10808361
When preparing against Vasanth Ramesh, expect 1.c4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 38 games by Vasanth Ramesh, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasanth Ramesh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasanth Ramesh 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 | 1,825 | 1,896 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,876 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 55.3% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasanth Ramesh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasanth Ramesh's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 66.7% | 82.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 82.1% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ramesh usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Vasanth Ramesh's chess games
All 38 games by Vasanth Ramesh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Abdelhakiem | 2,009 | Mombasa zt 4.2 | D85 |
| Feb 2016 | Nderitu George | 1,935 | 6th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | B96 |
| Apr 2019 | George Ochieng Otieno | 1,769 | chT-KEN | A29 |
| Jun 2018 | Geoffrey Mulaga | 1,768 | Meru Open | D02 |
| Jun 2018 | James Kabui Nyaga | 1,745 | Meru Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,039 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 7 | 7 | 1,842 |
| 6th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,706 |
| 7th Nairobi Capablanca Cup | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| Meru Open | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| Mombasa Open | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasanth Ramesh's chess games?
38 games by Vasanth Ramesh, from Mar 2016 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 Vasanth Ramesh has played.
What does Vasanth Ramesh play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Vasanth Ramesh opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasanth Ramesh answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vasanth Ramesh play as White?
As White, Vasanth Ramesh's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasanth Ramesh play as Black?
As Black, Vasanth Ramesh most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Vasanth Ramesh's FIDE rating?
Vasanth Ramesh is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Vasanth Ramesh played?
Our database contains 38 games by Vasanth Ramesh, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses (55.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasanth Ramesh?
38 games by Vasanth Ramesh 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.