Prepare against Dhruv Murali
Canada · World #52,937 classical · FIDE ID 329218174
Our database contains 32 games by Dhruv Murali, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dhruv Murali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dhruv Murali 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 | 1,882 | 1,882 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,577 | 1,608 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,765 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dhruv Murali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dhruv Murali's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 71% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Murali usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Murali usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Murali usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 62.5% score
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Murali usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Murali usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Murali usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dhruv Murali's chess games
All 32 games by Dhruv Murali in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 8 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Iordanescu,Victor Nicolae | 2,045 | Quebec Open 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Di Matteo,Alessio | 1,893 | Quebec Open 2026 | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Johan Aljo | 1,754 | Canadian Open | E73 |
| Jul 2023 | Neil Moses | 1,747 | Canadian Open | B06 |
| Jul 2026 | Gauthier,Denis | 1,736 | Quebec Open 2026 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 19 | 8 | 1,795 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,939 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dhruv Murali's chess games?
32 games by Dhruv Murali, from Aug 2022 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 Dhruv Murali has played.
What does Dhruv Murali play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Dhruv Murali opens with 1.b3 (71% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dhruv Murali answers 1...g6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dhruv Murali play as White?
As White, Dhruv Murali's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dhruv Murali play as Black?
As Black, Dhruv Murali most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Dhruv Murali's FIDE rating?
Dhruv Murali is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,577 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,882 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dhruv Murali played?
Our database contains 32 games by Dhruv Murali, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dhruv Murali?
32 games by Dhruv Murali 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.