Prepare against Balanandan Ayyappan
India · World #34,825 classical · FIDE ID 33377820
When preparing against Balanandan Ayyappan, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Balanandan Ayyappan, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balanandan Ayyappan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balanandan Ayyappan 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 | 1,960 | 2,026 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,922 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,061 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 44.4% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balanandan Ayyappan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balanandan Ayyappan's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 73.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Balanandan Ayyappan's chess games
All 36 games by Balanandan Ayyappan in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vivaan Vishal Shah | 2,376 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | A45 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,105 | Melbourne International Open | E73 |
| Dec 2024 | Anas Khwaira | 2,076 | Muscat International | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Ankit Das | 2,038 | 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Junior Masters | D01 |
| Jun 2026 | Nijesh R | 2,036 | 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Junior Masters | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,113 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,040 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Junior Masters | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balanandan Ayyappan's chess games?
36 games by Balanandan Ayyappan, from Jun 2022 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 Balanandan Ayyappan has played.
What does Balanandan Ayyappan play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Balanandan Ayyappan opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balanandan Ayyappan answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Balanandan Ayyappan play as White?
As White, Balanandan Ayyappan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balanandan Ayyappan play as Black?
As Black, Balanandan Ayyappan most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Balanandan Ayyappan's FIDE rating?
Balanandan Ayyappan is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Balanandan Ayyappan played?
Our database contains 36 games by Balanandan Ayyappan, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balanandan Ayyappan?
36 games by Balanandan Ayyappan 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.