Prepare against Yashwardhan Shankar
United Kingdom · World #35,747 classical · FIDE ID 2411067
When preparing against Yashwardhan Shankar, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 56.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yashwardhan Shankar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yashwardhan Shankar 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 | 1,955 | 1,955 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,781 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 40 | 27 | 38 | 38.1% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 12 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 55 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yashwardhan Shankar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yashwardhan Shankar's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 62.0% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 19 | 38.0% | 57.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Bf4 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Shankar usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 12 | 40.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Yashwardhan Shankar's chess games
All 105 games by Yashwardhan Shankar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 40 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Danbe Luk | 2,187 | 5th Kingston Invitational | E73 |
| Dec 2025 | Callum D Brewer | 2,175 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Varney,Zoe | 1,990 | Sussex University Masters | C44 |
| Mar 2026 | Peter J E Ackley | 1,957 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Robert Ashworth | 1,951 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,825 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,668 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,893 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yashwardhan Shankar's chess games?
105 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, from May 2023 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 Yashwardhan Shankar has played.
What does Yashwardhan Shankar play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Yashwardhan Shankar opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yashwardhan Shankar answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yashwardhan Shankar play as White?
As White, Yashwardhan Shankar's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 56.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yashwardhan Shankar play as Black?
As Black, Yashwardhan Shankar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Yashwardhan Shankar's FIDE rating?
Yashwardhan Shankar is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yashwardhan Shankar played?
Our database contains 105 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 27 draws, 38 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yashwardhan Shankar?
105 games by Yashwardhan Shankar 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.