Prepare against Velpula Sarayu
WIM · India · World #3,776 classical · FIDE ID 45075204
Our database contains 158 games by Velpula Sarayu, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Velpula Sarayu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Velpula Sarayu 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 | 2,310 | 2,443 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,997 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,012 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 58 | 40 | 60 | 36.7% |
| As White | 79 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 30 | 20 | 29 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Velpula Sarayu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Velpula Sarayu's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 98.7% | 48.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sarayu usually continues Nf3 (36.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Sarayu usually continues Nf3 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sarayu usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sarayu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 97.2% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Velpula Sarayu's chess games
All 158 games by Velpula Sarayu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 58 wins, 40 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Magold,Filip | 2,501 | Romania GP Brasov 2026 | B90 |
| Oct 2025 | M Pap | 2,471 | 1st Liga Central SRB | C45 |
| Oct 2025 | Sanjin Culum | 2,455 | 1st Liga Central SRB | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Jain Kashish Manoj | 2,429 | ch-Paris IdF Masters | B90 |
| Jan 2026 | Nikola Sedlak | 2,390 | Fantastico GM Mix 11 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th ch-IND w | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,128 |
| 1st Liga Central SRB | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,379 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,216 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Fantastico GM Mix 11 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| Vezerkepzo July IM-B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,421 |
| SixDays Budapest May IM | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,119 |
| Radnicki CC IM 4 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Velpula Sarayu's chess games?
158 games by Velpula Sarayu, from Mar 2016 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 Velpula Sarayu has played.
What does Velpula Sarayu play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Velpula Sarayu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Velpula Sarayu answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Velpula Sarayu play as White?
As White, Velpula Sarayu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Velpula Sarayu play as Black?
As Black, Velpula Sarayu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Velpula Sarayu's FIDE rating?
Velpula Sarayu is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Velpula Sarayu played?
Our database contains 158 games by Velpula Sarayu, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 40 draws, 60 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Velpula Sarayu?
158 games by Velpula Sarayu 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.