Prepare against Charukgan Muhunthan
United Kingdom · World #57,539 classical · FIDE ID 456365
When preparing against Charukgan Muhunthan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Charukgan Muhunthan, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Charukgan Muhunthan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charukgan Muhunthan 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 41.2% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charukgan Muhunthan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charukgan Muhunthan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Muhunthan usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Muhunthan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Muhunthan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Charukgan Muhunthan's chess games
All 51 games by Charukgan Muhunthan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hayk Mesropyan | 1,962 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | C92 |
| Feb 2026 | Tommy Wilkins | 1,908 | British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | B22 |
| Dec 2019 | Tim Joslin | 1,787 | London Chess Classic: Blitz A | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Sophie Mehta | 1,701 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B77 |
| Mar 2026 | Stellio Jerome | 1,684 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,632 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,946 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| 9th London Classic Open U1750 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,308 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,809 |
| 10th London Classic U1600 Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,436 |
| 8th London Classic Open U1600 | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,595 |
| 10th London Chess Classic Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,579 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charukgan Muhunthan's chess games?
51 games by Charukgan Muhunthan, from Jan 2018 to Aug 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 Charukgan Muhunthan has played.
What does Charukgan Muhunthan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Charukgan Muhunthan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charukgan Muhunthan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Charukgan Muhunthan play as White?
As White, Charukgan Muhunthan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charukgan Muhunthan play as Black?
As Black, Charukgan Muhunthan most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Charukgan Muhunthan's FIDE rating?
Charukgan Muhunthan is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Charukgan Muhunthan played?
Our database contains 51 games by Charukgan Muhunthan, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charukgan Muhunthan?
51 games by Charukgan Muhunthan 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.