Prepare against Yash Darvekar
CM · Canada · World #12,250 classical · FIDE ID 2624150
When preparing against Yash Darvekar, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Yash Darvekar, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yash Darvekar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yash Darvekar 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 | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,875 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,969 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 58 | 25 | 90 | 33.5% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 11 | 41 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 89 | 26 | 14 | 49 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yash Darvekar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yash Darvekar's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 95.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues Nf3 (38.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Darvekar usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 63.0% | 32.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
Yash Darvekar's chess games
All 173 games by Yash Darvekar in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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, 25 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Timur Kocharin | 2,361 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B19 |
| Aug 2026 | Rout Padmini | 2,351 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Tangi Migot | 2,305 | Blitz Bishops NormStorm Classical #1 | C69 |
| Apr 2026 | Vincent Latorre | 2,304 | Blitz Bishops NormStorm Classical #1 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff Open | 2023 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,976 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,814 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,167 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,984 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yash Darvekar's chess games?
173 games by Yash Darvekar, from Dec 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 Yash Darvekar has played.
What does Yash Darvekar play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Yash Darvekar opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yash Darvekar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games).
What openings does Yash Darvekar play as White?
As White, Yash Darvekar's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yash Darvekar play as Black?
As Black, Yash Darvekar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Yash Darvekar's FIDE rating?
Yash Darvekar is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yash Darvekar played?
Our database contains 173 games by Yash Darvekar, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 25 draws, 90 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yash Darvekar?
173 games by Yash Darvekar 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.