Prepare against Barath Kalyan M
CM · India · World #9,686 classical · FIDE ID 25016555
Our database contains 69 games by Barath Kalyan M, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Barath Kalyan M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barath Kalyan M 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 | 2,175 | 2,259 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,121 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,056 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 29 | 10 | 30 | 42.0% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barath Kalyan M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barath Kalyan M's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 48.6% | 44.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — M usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Barath Kalyan M's chess games
All 69 games by Barath Kalyan M in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2025 | Mahel Boyer | 2,529 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,487 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Dec 2024 | Harsh Suresh | 2,420 | 4th Athens of the East Open | A28 |
| Mar 2025 | A Brenke | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 41 | 22 | 2,259 |
| 35th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,294 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 49th Sitges Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,041 |
| 4th Athens of the East Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,245 |
| 47th Barbera Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,502 |
| ch-IND Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,007 |
| 1st Bangalore Int Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
Interactive opening tree from all 69 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barath Kalyan M's chess games?
69 games by Barath Kalyan M, from Jul 2010 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 Barath Kalyan M has played.
What does Barath Kalyan M play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Barath Kalyan M opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barath Kalyan M answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Barath Kalyan M play as White?
As White, Barath Kalyan M's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barath Kalyan M play as Black?
As Black, Barath Kalyan M most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Barath Kalyan M's FIDE rating?
Barath Kalyan M is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Barath Kalyan M played?
Our database contains 69 games by Barath Kalyan M, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barath Kalyan M?
69 games by Barath Kalyan M 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.