Prepare against Balasubramaniam H
FM · India · World #5,531 classical · FIDE ID 35053248
When preparing against Balasubramaniam H, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 94 games by Balasubramaniam H, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Balasubramaniam H's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balasubramaniam H 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 | 2,260 | 2,298 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,267 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,298 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 40 | 11 | 43 | 42.6% |
| As White | 46 | 26 | 4 | 16 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 7 | 27 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balasubramaniam H's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balasubramaniam H's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 76.1% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — H usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — H usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — H usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — H usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — H usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Balasubramaniam H's chess games
All 94 games by Balasubramaniam H in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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, 11 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Dennis Wagner | 2,601 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E10 |
| Feb 2026 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,582 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Feb 2026 | Igor Lysyj | 2,560 | Titled Tue | D45 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,502 | Titled Tue | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 47 | 23 | 2,308 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,312 |
| 40th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,389 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,286 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balasubramaniam H's chess games?
94 games by Balasubramaniam H, from Apr 2013 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 Balasubramaniam H has played.
What does Balasubramaniam H play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Balasubramaniam H opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balasubramaniam H answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Balasubramaniam H play as White?
As White, Balasubramaniam H's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balasubramaniam H play as Black?
As Black, Balasubramaniam H most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Balasubramaniam H's FIDE rating?
Balasubramaniam H is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Balasubramaniam H played?
Our database contains 94 games by Balasubramaniam H, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 43 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balasubramaniam H?
94 games by Balasubramaniam H 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.