Prepare against Adarsh Jayakumar
FM · United States · World #8,145 classical · FIDE ID 5026520
When preparing against Adarsh Jayakumar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 158 games by Adarsh Jayakumar, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adarsh Jayakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adarsh Jayakumar 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 | 2,315 | 2,340 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,326 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,291 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 60 | 43 | 55 | 38.0% |
| As White | 81 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 21 | 34 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adarsh Jayakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adarsh Jayakumar's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 88.5% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Adarsh Jayakumar's chess games
All 158 games by Adarsh Jayakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 60 wins, 43 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D76 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,644 | Reykjavik Open | E01 |
| Jun 2015 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,570 | 3rd Arlington DC Open | A64 |
| Mar 2013 | Darwin Yang | 2,486 | 7th Philadelphia Open | A84 |
| Feb 2013 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,441 | Reykjavik Open | D20 |
| Mar 2013 | David Vigorito | 2,437 | 7th Philadelphia Open | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 04 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| 7th Philadelphia Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,528 |
| 22nd Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| Calgary Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| Northern California Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adarsh Jayakumar's chess games?
158 games by Adarsh Jayakumar, from Apr 2007 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 Adarsh Jayakumar has played.
What does Adarsh Jayakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Adarsh Jayakumar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adarsh Jayakumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Adarsh Jayakumar play as White?
As White, Adarsh Jayakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adarsh Jayakumar play as Black?
As Black, Adarsh Jayakumar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Adarsh Jayakumar's FIDE rating?
Adarsh Jayakumar is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Adarsh Jayakumar played?
Our database contains 158 games by Adarsh Jayakumar, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 43 draws, 55 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adarsh Jayakumar?
158 games by Adarsh Jayakumar 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.