Prepare against Vehant Sharma
United Kingdom · World #111,178 classical · FIDE ID 343477208
When preparing against Vehant Sharma, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Vehant Sharma, covering Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Vehant Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vehant Sharma 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 | 1,699 | 1,754 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,606 | 1,654 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,683 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vehant Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vehant Sharma's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sharma usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Vehant Sharma's chess games
All 33 games by Vehant Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Sarah N Longson | 1,988 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open Blitz 2026 | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Thomas Minter | 1,972 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Damian McCarthy | 1,827 | 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open Blitz 2026 | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Miheli Gunarathne | 1,737 | Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | B13 |
| Oct 2026 | Joshua Gedge | 1,704 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,826 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,564 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,598 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,732 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress 2026 - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,721 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vehant Sharma's chess games?
33 games by Vehant Sharma, from Sep 2025 to Oct 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 Vehant Sharma has played.
What does Vehant Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Vehant Sharma opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vehant Sharma answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (100% of games).
What openings does Vehant Sharma play as White?
As White, Vehant Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vehant Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Vehant Sharma most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Vehant Sharma's FIDE rating?
Vehant Sharma is currently rated 1,699 in classical chess, 1,606 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,754 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Vehant Sharma played?
Our database contains 33 games by Vehant Sharma, covering Sep 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vehant Sharma?
33 games by Vehant Sharma 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.