Prepare against Yashwardhan Shankar
United Kingdom · World #15,504 classical · FIDE ID 2411067
When preparing against Yashwardhan Shankar, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% 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 119 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, covering May 2023 to Sep 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 | 2,101 | 2,101 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,781 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 44 | 33 | 42 | 37.0% |
| As White | 57 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 24.2% |
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 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 54.4% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 26 | 45.6% | 61.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% 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 — 46% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Shankar usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Shankar usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 54.5% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 15 | 45.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Yashwardhan Shankar's chess games
All 119 games by Yashwardhan Shankar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Danbe Luk | 2,187 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | E73 |
| Dec 2025 | Callum D Brewer | 2,175 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C44 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter G Large | 2,138 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B52 |
| Aug 2026 | Rock Yu | 2,105 | VI Mindsports Int Open | B01 |
| Aug 2026 | Samuel A Walker | 2,075 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,668 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yashwardhan Shankar's chess games?
119 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, from May 2023 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 Yashwardhan Shankar has played.
What does Yashwardhan Shankar play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Yashwardhan Shankar opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yashwardhan Shankar answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (45% 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); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 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: Main Line (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Yashwardhan Shankar's FIDE rating?
Yashwardhan Shankar is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yashwardhan Shankar played?
Our database contains 119 games by Yashwardhan Shankar, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 42 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yashwardhan Shankar?
119 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.