Prepare against Viresh Giasi
FM · Suriname · World #28,214 classical · FIDE ID 8200165
When preparing against Viresh Giasi, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Viresh Giasi, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Viresh Giasi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viresh Giasi 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 | 1,997 | 2,040 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,984 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,024 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 55 | 46 | 69 | 32.4% |
| As White | 94 | 35 | 22 | 37 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viresh Giasi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viresh Giasi's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 61.7% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 23.4% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Giasi usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Giasi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Giasi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Giasi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Giasi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Giasi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 48.6% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.9% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Viresh Giasi's chess games
All 170 games by Viresh Giasi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 55 wins, 46 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 1/6/10 | 5.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,345 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B00 |
| Sep 2012 | Marc Simonet Pons | 2,291 | Olympiad-40 | D70 |
| Oct 2018 | Luis Miguel Aguilar | 2,203 | Olympiad-43 | B27 |
| Jun 2008 | Franklin Mungroo | 2,176 | ch-SUR Surinam | C41 |
| Nov 2017 | Kevin Cupid | 2,163 | 5th Paramaribo Srefidensi | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SUR | 2014 | 49 | 28 | 2,007 |
| ch-SUR Surinam | 2008 | 13 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,053 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,045 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viresh Giasi's chess games?
170 games by Viresh Giasi, from Oct 2008 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 Viresh Giasi has played.
What does Viresh Giasi play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Viresh Giasi opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viresh Giasi answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Viresh Giasi play as White?
As White, Viresh Giasi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viresh Giasi play as Black?
As Black, Viresh Giasi most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Viresh Giasi's FIDE rating?
Viresh Giasi is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Viresh Giasi played?
Our database contains 170 games by Viresh Giasi, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 46 draws, 69 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viresh Giasi?
170 games by Viresh Giasi 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.