Prepare against Genivan Genkeswaran
FM · MYS · World #7,809 classical · FIDE ID 5754496
Our database contains 185 games by Genivan Genkeswaran, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Genivan Genkeswaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Genivan Genkeswaran 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 | 2,209 | 2,257 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,067 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,166 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 73 | 20 | 92 | 39.5% |
| As White | 97 | 39 | 10 | 48 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 88 | 34 | 10 | 44 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Genivan Genkeswaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Genivan Genkeswaran's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 78.4% | 46.7% |
| e4 | 18 | 18.6% | 38.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues c4 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Genkeswaran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 16 | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 64.5% | 32.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 29.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Genivan Genkeswaran's chess games
All 185 games by Genivan Genkeswaran in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 73 wins, 20 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Yuliia Osmak | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Jul 2025 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| May 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,437 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Jun 2025 | A Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Apr 2025 | G Leiva | 2,387 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 79 | 34.5 | 2,200 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,167 |
| Malaysian Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - IM NORM | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,307 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Genivan Genkeswaran's chess games?
185 games by Genivan Genkeswaran, from Feb 2019 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 Genivan Genkeswaran has played.
What does Genivan Genkeswaran play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Genivan Genkeswaran opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Genivan Genkeswaran answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Genivan Genkeswaran play as White?
As White, Genivan Genkeswaran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Genivan Genkeswaran play as Black?
As Black, Genivan Genkeswaran most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Genivan Genkeswaran's FIDE rating?
Genivan Genkeswaran is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Genivan Genkeswaran played?
Our database contains 185 games by Genivan Genkeswaran, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 20 draws, 92 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Genivan Genkeswaran?
185 games by Genivan Genkeswaran 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.