Prepare against Femil Chelladurai
India · World #41,365 classical · FIDE ID 35094580
When preparing against Femil Chelladurai, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 38 games by Femil Chelladurai, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Femil Chelladurai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Femil Chelladurai 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 | 1,930 | 1,944 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,895 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 1,415 rated games against 1,218 different opponents, across 162 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 811 | 356 | 204 | 251 | 43.9% | 1,483 | 1,496 | 15 |
| Rapid | 305 | 189 | 36 | 80 | 62.0% | 1,534 | 1,643 | 10 |
| Blitz | 119 | 75 | 7 | 37 | 63.0% | 1,644 | 1,734 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 489 | 101 | 125 | 263 | 20.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 631 | 428 | 120 | 83 | 67.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WGM · 10 vs WIM · 25 vs WFM · 19 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 157 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 1,724 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 163 | 102 | 24 | 37 | 1,750 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 134 | 88 | 18 | 28 | 1,654 | 1,820 |
| 2023 | 160 | 99 | 18 | 43 | 1,479 | 1,596 |
| 2022 | 232 | 126 | 40 | 66 | 1,533 | 1,605 |
| 2021 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1,506 | 1,639 |
| 2020 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1,390 | 1,423 |
| 2019 | 196 | 87 | 60 | 49 | 1,466 | 1,503 |
| 2018 | 97 | 40 | 38 | 19 | 1,347 | 1,408 |
| 2017 | 88 | 39 | 22 | 27 | 1,326 | 1,262 |
| 2016 | 40 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 1,337 | 1,325 |
| 2015 | 74 | 28 | 15 | 31 | 1,346 | 1,137 |
| 2014 | 81 | 28 | 16 | 37 | 1,440 | 1,181 |
| 2013 | 83 | 30 | 3 | 50 | 1,615 | 1,215 |
Where Femil Chelladurai has played
India (144) · Sri Lanka (8) · Italy (3) · Philippines (3) · Singapore (2) · Hong Kong SAR China (1) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Femil Chelladurai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Femil Chelladurai's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Chelladurai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Chelladurai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Chelladurai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chelladurai usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chelladurai usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
Femil Chelladurai's chess games
All 38 games by Femil Chelladurai in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Assel Serikbay | 2,250 | ch-Asia U20 Girls | A31 |
| Nov 2022 | Amina Kairbekova | 2,212 | ch-Asia U20 Girls | C45 |
| Jan 2023 | Aashna Makhija | 2,123 | 48th ch-IND w | C84 |
| Jun 2025 | K M Dahamdi Sanudula | 2,064 | Asian Junior Girls | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Yingzhou Mao | 1,998 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,793 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,892 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
| 48th ch-IND w | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,419 |
| Asian Junior Girls | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-Asian Schools 14th U13 Girls | 2018 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Femil Chelladurai's chess games?
38 games by Femil Chelladurai, from Apr 2014 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 Femil Chelladurai has played.
What does Femil Chelladurai play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Femil Chelladurai opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Femil Chelladurai answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Femil Chelladurai play as White?
As White, Femil Chelladurai's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Femil Chelladurai play as Black?
As Black, Femil Chelladurai most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Femil Chelladurai's FIDE rating?
Femil Chelladurai is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Femil Chelladurai played?
Our database contains 38 games by Femil Chelladurai, covering Apr 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Femil Chelladurai?
38 games by Femil Chelladurai 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.