Prepare against Gurru Muthukumaran
United States · World #14,333 classical · FIDE ID 30977053
Our database contains 40 games by Gurru Muthukumaran, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gurru Muthukumaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gurru Muthukumaran 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 | 2,113 | 2,129 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,911 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 42.5% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gurru Muthukumaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gurru Muthukumaran's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Muthukumaran usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Muthukumaran usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Muthukumaran usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Gurru Muthukumaran's chess games
All 40 games by Gurru Muthukumaran in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Pranav Swaminathan | 2,113 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | B31 |
| Dec 2025 | Georgy Bezhenar | 2,105 | 3rd Vega de San Mateo | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Agustin Marrero Cardenes | 2,103 | 3rd Vega de San Mateo | D85 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrew Samuelson | 2,100 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | B53 |
| Dec 2025 | Cristian Ramirez Maillo | 2,082 | 3rd Vega de San Mateo | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U12 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,431 |
| 3rd Vega de San Mateo | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| 50th Sitges Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gurru Muthukumaran's chess games?
40 games by Gurru Muthukumaran, from Sep 2021 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 Gurru Muthukumaran has played.
What does Gurru Muthukumaran play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gurru Muthukumaran opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gurru Muthukumaran answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gurru Muthukumaran play as White?
As White, Gurru Muthukumaran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gurru Muthukumaran play as Black?
As Black, Gurru Muthukumaran most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Gurru Muthukumaran's FIDE rating?
Gurru Muthukumaran is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gurru Muthukumaran played?
Our database contains 40 games by Gurru Muthukumaran, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gurru Muthukumaran?
40 games by Gurru Muthukumaran 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.