Prepare against Adhav Shanmuganathan
DEU · World #90,719 classical · FIDE ID 34608605
When preparing against Adhav Shanmuganathan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 46 games by Adhav Shanmuganathan, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adhav Shanmuganathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adhav Shanmuganathan 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 | 1,757 | 1,793 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,671 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 8 | 22 | 34.8% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adhav Shanmuganathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adhav Shanmuganathan's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Shanmuganathan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Shanmuganathan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Shanmuganathan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Adhav Shanmuganathan's chess games
All 46 games by Adhav Shanmuganathan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Matthew Kwan Ho Lee | 1,765 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | A06 |
| Sep 2023 | Markus Leitz | 1,733 | 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | C54 |
| Oct 2023 | Hans-Gerd Spelleken | 1,707 | 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | B90 |
| Oct 2025 | Sarvesh Kesavan | 1,660 | Marburger Schachtage 2025 | B44 |
| Jan 2024 | Quentin Alexander Schenk | 1,530 | ch-GER Amateurs | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Frankfurt | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,524 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 937 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,203 |
| 25th Rhein Main Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,223 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,697 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adhav Shanmuganathan's chess games?
46 games by Adhav Shanmuganathan, from Sep 2022 to Jul 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 Adhav Shanmuganathan has played.
What does Adhav Shanmuganathan play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Adhav Shanmuganathan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adhav Shanmuganathan answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Adhav Shanmuganathan play as White?
As White, Adhav Shanmuganathan's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adhav Shanmuganathan play as Black?
As Black, Adhav Shanmuganathan most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Adhav Shanmuganathan's FIDE rating?
Adhav Shanmuganathan is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Adhav Shanmuganathan played?
Our database contains 46 games by Adhav Shanmuganathan, covering Sep 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adhav Shanmuganathan?
46 games by Adhav Shanmuganathan 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.