Prepare against Bharath Subramaniyam H
GM · India · World #147 classical · FIDE ID 46634827
When preparing against Bharath Subramaniyam H, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 32.1% over 28 games.
Our database contains 2,533 games by Bharath Subramaniyam H, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bharath Subramaniyam H's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bharath Subramaniyam 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 | 2,603 | 2,605 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,475 | 2,488 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,546 | 2,549 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,533 | 1,416 | 400 | 716 | 55.9% |
| As White | 1,260 | 755 | 199 | 305 | 59.9% |
| As Black | 1,273 | 661 | 201 | 411 | 51.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bharath Subramaniyam H's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bharath Subramaniyam H's side.
First moves as White (1,258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 720 | 57.2% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 231 | 18.4% | 75.5% |
| b3 | 175 | 13.9% | 76.9% |
| c4 | 120 | 9.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 0.9% | 72.7% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — H usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 75.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — H usually continues Bf4 (77.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — H usually continues Bf4 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — H usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 360 | 62.8% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 132 | 23.0% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 59 | 10.3% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 17 | 3.0% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 385 | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 67 | 14.5% | 61.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Bharath Subramaniyam H's chess games
All 2,533 games by Bharath Subramaniyam H in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 1,416 wins, 400 draws, 716 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 171 | 121/19/31 | 70.8% |
| A45 | London System | 121 | 88/11/21 | 72.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 119 | 65/19/35 | 54.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 39/14/21 | 52.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 44 | 25/9/10 | 56.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 23/1/18 | 54.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 33 | 24/4/5 | 72.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 22/4/4 | 73.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 19/2/4 | 76.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 216 | 122/34/60 | 56.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 177 | 104/22/51 | 58.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 36/7/25 | 52.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 55 | 30/4/21 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 25/7/13 | 55.6% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 24/8/9 | 58.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 16/10/10 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 33 | 16/4/13 | 48.5% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 14/5/10 | 48.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 28 | 9/9/10 | 32.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| Mar 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,795 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | C18 |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,776 | Titled Tuesday | B40 |
| Jan 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,434 | 962 | 2,520 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 54 | 35.5 | 2,533 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,480 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,678 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,641 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 10 | 2,567 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 16 | 10 | 2,566 |
| RUS-Gurukul U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 15 | 3 | 2,245 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (27 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (15 games) · Fabiano Caruana (13 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (13 games) · Alexey Sarana (13 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (12 games) · David Paravyan (12 games) · Shamsiddin Vokhidov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bharath Subramaniyam H's chess games?
2,533 games by Bharath Subramaniyam H, from Dec 2013 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 Bharath Subramaniyam H has played.
What does Bharath Subramaniyam H play on the first move as White?
Across 1,258 games with White in our database, Bharath Subramaniyam H opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bharath Subramaniyam H answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bharath Subramaniyam H play as White?
As White, Bharath Subramaniyam H's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (171 games, 70.8% win rate); London System (121 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian (119 games, 54.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,260 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bharath Subramaniyam H play as Black?
As Black, Bharath Subramaniyam H most often plays: Sicilian (216 games, 56.5% win rate); Indian Defense (177 games, 58.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (68 games, 52.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,273 games.
What is Bharath Subramaniyam H's FIDE rating?
Bharath Subramaniyam H is currently rated 2,603 in classical chess, 2,475 in rapid and 2,546 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,605 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Bharath Subramaniyam H played?
Our database contains 2,533 games by Bharath Subramaniyam H, covering Dec 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 1,416 wins, 400 draws, 716 losses (55.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bharath Subramaniyam H?
2,533 games by Bharath Subramaniyam 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.