Prepare against Devarajen Chinasamy
CM · MUS · World #36,728 classical · FIDE ID 9700072
When preparing against Devarajen Chinasamy, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 201 games by Devarajen Chinasamy, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Devarajen Chinasamy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Devarajen Chinasamy 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 | 1,951 | 2,200 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 60 | 45 | 96 | 29.9% |
| As White | 102 | 35 | 25 | 42 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 25 | 20 | 54 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Devarajen Chinasamy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Devarajen Chinasamy's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 57.8% | 42.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 34.3% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 42.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Chinasamy usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 70.8% | 35.3% |
| c6 | 10 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 56.8% | 31.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 32.4% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Devarajen Chinasamy's chess games
All 201 games by Devarajen Chinasamy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 45 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Paris Klerides | 2,234 | Olympiad-36 | B21 |
| Oct 2004 | Saifudin Ayyoubi | 2,200 | Olympiad-36 | B23 |
| Nov 2002 | Moussa Mawed | 2,186 | Olympiad-35 | B50 |
| Oct 2004 | Duncan Vella | 2,167 | Olympiad-36 | A03 |
| Sep 1996 | Eric Keen | 2,165 | Olympiad-32 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 8 | 2,256 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,151 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 13 | 4 | 2,070 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,919 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,961 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Devarajen Chinasamy's chess games?
201 games by Devarajen Chinasamy, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Devarajen Chinasamy has played.
What does Devarajen Chinasamy play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Devarajen Chinasamy opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Devarajen Chinasamy answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Devarajen Chinasamy play as White?
As White, Devarajen Chinasamy's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Devarajen Chinasamy play as Black?
As Black, Devarajen Chinasamy most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Devarajen Chinasamy's FIDE rating?
Devarajen Chinasamy is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Devarajen Chinasamy played?
Our database contains 201 games by Devarajen Chinasamy, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 45 draws, 96 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Devarajen Chinasamy?
201 games by Devarajen Chinasamy 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.