Prepare against Balasubramaniam Ramnathan
IM · India · World #21,215 classical · FIDE ID 5001277
Our database contains 218 games by Balasubramaniam Ramnathan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Balasubramaniam Ramnathan 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 | 2,047 | 2,408 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,269 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 2,269 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 85 | 66 | 67 | 39.0% |
| As White | 120 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 98 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 62 | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| e3 | 12 | 10.0% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues b3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ramnathan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 40.6% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 24 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 7.8% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 46.7% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 13 | 43.3% | 34.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's chess games
All 218 games by Balasubramaniam Ramnathan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 66 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Réti Opening | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Rajaram Laxman | 2,443 | 1st Goa Open | A05 |
| Jul 2023 | Mohan Kushagra | 2,416 | 1st Hyderabad Slan Open | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Moheb Ameir | 2,394 | 10th Chennai Open | E60 |
| Jan 2011 | Kanna T.u. Navin | 2,383 | 3rd Chennai Open | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,381 | 2nd Hyderabad Open | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,207 |
| 2nd Rajkot RCPA Open | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 5th Chennai Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Kolhapur Kulkarni Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,660 |
| 50th ch-IND Challengers | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,337 |
| 3rd Hosur Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,782 |
| Chennai Murali Mohan Memorial 2nd | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's chess games?
218 games by Balasubramaniam Ramnathan, from Apr 2003 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 Balasubramaniam Ramnathan has played.
What does Balasubramaniam Ramnathan play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Balasubramaniam Ramnathan opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Balasubramaniam Ramnathan answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Balasubramaniam Ramnathan play as White?
As White, Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Balasubramaniam Ramnathan play as Black?
As Black, Balasubramaniam Ramnathan most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Balasubramaniam Ramnathan's FIDE rating?
Balasubramaniam Ramnathan is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Balasubramaniam Ramnathan played?
Our database contains 218 games by Balasubramaniam Ramnathan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 66 draws, 67 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Balasubramaniam Ramnathan?
218 games by Balasubramaniam Ramnathan 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.