Prepare against Venkatesh Das
India · World #23,531 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 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Venkatesh Das, covering May 2022 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35.0% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Das usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Das usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Das usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Venkatesh Das's chess games
All 41 games by Venkatesh Das in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Sep 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 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% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th DD-DBCA Open Fide Rating Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,123 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,127 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,168 |
| 16th KIIT Cat A Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,805 |
| Asian Juniors Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,938 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Venkatesh Das's chess games?
41 games by Venkatesh Das, from May 2022 to Sep 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 21 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 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Venkatesh Das play as White?
As White, Venkatesh Das's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Venkatesh Das play as Black?
As Black, Venkatesh Das most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 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 41 games by Venkatesh Das, covering May 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Venkatesh Das?
41 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.