Prepare against Barath Subramanian Suresh
CM · Canada · World #49,128 classical · FIDE ID 2670488
When preparing against Barath Subramanian Suresh, expect 1.Nf3 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 50.0% over 22 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Barath Subramanian Suresh, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Barath Subramanian Suresh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barath Subramanian Suresh 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 | 1,897 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,995 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 12 | 46 | 34.1% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 49 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 30.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 194 rated games against 163 different opponents, across 30 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 122 | 51 | 36 | 35 | 41.8% | 1,808 | 1,852 | 8 |
| Rapid | 34 | 22 | 3 | 9 | 64.7% | 1,794 | 1,951 | 9 |
| Blitz | 38 | 21 | 4 | 13 | 55.3% | 1,840 | 1,901 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 55 | 13 | 12 | 30 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 118 | 67 | 29 | 22 | 56.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 30 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 58 | 22 | 36 | 1,868 | 1,933 |
| 2025 | 66 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 1,741 | 1,833 |
| 2024 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1,690 | 1,570 |
Where Barath Subramanian Suresh has played
Canada (12) · United States (10) · Colombia (2) · El Salvador (2) · Georgia (2) · India (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barath Subramanian Suresh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barath Subramanian Suresh's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Suresh usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Suresh usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Suresh usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Suresh usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Suresh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Suresh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 87.5% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Barath Subramanian Suresh's chess games
All 88 games by Barath Subramanian Suresh in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2024 - Oct 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nurmukhammed Kabinazar | 2,312 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A04 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexander Devaev | 2,306 | 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Felice Maria Francario | 2,201 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Belousov | 2,198 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A08 |
| Jun 2026 | Alain Fayard | 2,185 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 7 | 1,965 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,222 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,933 |
| 2026 Grandmaster Chess Center Fall Norm Invitational - IM B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O12 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,902 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barath Subramanian Suresh's chess games?
88 games by Barath Subramanian Suresh, from Nov 2024 to Oct 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 Subramanian Suresh has played.
What does Barath Subramanian Suresh play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Barath Subramanian Suresh opens with 1.Nf3 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barath Subramanian Suresh answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...f5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Barath Subramanian Suresh play as White?
As White, Barath Subramanian Suresh's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barath Subramanian Suresh play as Black?
As Black, Barath Subramanian Suresh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Barath Subramanian Suresh's FIDE rating?
Barath Subramanian Suresh is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Barath Subramanian Suresh played?
Our database contains 88 games by Barath Subramanian Suresh, covering Nov 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 46 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barath Subramanian Suresh?
88 games by Barath Subramanian Suresh 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.