Prepare against Venkatesh Das
India · World #23,550 classical · FIDE ID 25943316
When preparing against Venkatesh Das, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 53 games by Venkatesh Das, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Venkatesh Das's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Venkatesh Das 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 | 2,030 | 2,068 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,902 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 32.1% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 601 rated games against 539 different opponents, across 66 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 195 | 94 | 35 | 66 | 48.2% | 1,513 | 1,570 | 15 |
| Rapid | 109 | 63 | 16 | 30 | 57.8% | 1,494 | 1,552 | 12 |
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 77.8% | 1,620 | 1,870 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 198 | 49 | 50 | 99 | 24.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 250 | 160 | 55 | 35 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 62 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 107 | 56 | 22 | 29 | 1,867 | 1,965 |
| 2025 | 117 | 61 | 28 | 28 | 1,866 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 139 | 67 | 36 | 36 | 1,760 | 1,834 |
| 2023 | 89 | 45 | 15 | 29 | 1,446 | 1,473 |
| 2022 | 73 | 36 | 14 | 23 | 1,292 | 1,210 |
| 2019 | 40 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 1,074 | 774 |
| 2018 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 1,082 | 982 |
Where Venkatesh Das has played
India (62) · United Arab Emirates (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Venkatesh Das's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Venkatesh Das's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Das usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Das usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Das usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 85.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Venkatesh Das's chess games
All 53 games by Venkatesh Das in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Siddhanth Poonja | 2,298 | Odisha Open Cat.A | B36 |
| Sep 2025 | Haridev S | 2,147 | 62nd ch-IND | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Saparya Ghosh | 1,990 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Daiwik Jain | 1,948 | 15th KIIT Cat A Open | C55 |
| Aug 2026 | Parv H Hakani | 1,902 | Asian Juniors 2026 | C26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 7th DD-DBCA Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| 2nd Rungta Cement International Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,127 |
| Western Asian Youth & Junior Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,076 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,168 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Venkatesh Das's chess games?
53 games by Venkatesh Das, from May 2022 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 Venkatesh Das has played.
What does Venkatesh Das play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Venkatesh Das opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Venkatesh Das answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Venkatesh Das play as White?
As White, Venkatesh Das's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Venkatesh Das play as Black?
As Black, Venkatesh Das most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Venkatesh Das's FIDE rating?
Venkatesh Das is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Venkatesh Das played?
Our database contains 53 games by Venkatesh Das, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Venkatesh Das?
53 games by Venkatesh Das 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.