Prepare against Bharath Jayakumar
United Kingdom · World #110,308 classical · FIDE ID 491772
When preparing against Bharath Jayakumar, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Bharath Jayakumar, covering Mar 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bharath Jayakumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bharath Jayakumar 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 | 1,700 | 1,724 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,649 | 1,684 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 54.1% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bharath Jayakumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bharath Jayakumar's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Jayakumar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 77.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Bharath Jayakumar's chess games
All 37 games by Bharath Jayakumar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Aneesh Sagar | 1,607 | chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | B52 |
| Feb 2023 | Meghana Mohan | 1,515 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E06 |
| Jan 2023 | Henry Smith | 1,513 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E13 |
| May 2020 | Kate Hurst | 1,427 | chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | B95 |
| Nov 2022 | Ben D Parsons | 1,415 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 13 | 1,473 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-EU Schools U11 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,313 |
| Robinson Cup | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,269 |
| chT-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online Playoff | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bharath Jayakumar's chess games?
37 games by Bharath Jayakumar, from Mar 2020 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 Bharath Jayakumar has played.
What does Bharath Jayakumar play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bharath Jayakumar opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bharath Jayakumar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Bharath Jayakumar play as White?
As White, Bharath Jayakumar's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bharath Jayakumar play as Black?
As Black, Bharath Jayakumar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bharath Jayakumar's FIDE rating?
Bharath Jayakumar is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,649 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,724 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Bharath Jayakumar played?
Our database contains 37 games by Bharath Jayakumar, covering Mar 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bharath Jayakumar?
37 games by Bharath Jayakumar 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.