Prepare against Haari Muthukumar
FM · United States · World #7,826 classical · FIDE ID 30987261
Our database contains 61 games by Haari Muthukumar, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haari Muthukumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haari Muthukumar 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 | 2,301 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,929 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 36.1% |
| As White | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 68.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 68.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Haari Muthukumar's chess games
All 61 games by Haari Muthukumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Gus Huston | 2,401 | New York Marshall Open 04 | C07 |
| Apr 2023 | Sila Caglar | 2,264 | 15th Foxwoods Open | B11 |
| May 2025 | Carter Ho | 2,238 | Marshall Mem Day Inv IM C | B40 |
| Jul 2025 | Luc Hoffman | 2,219 | Marshall Summer Inv IME | C10 |
| May 2025 | Leif Pressman | 2,219 | Marshall Mem Day Inv IM C | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Mem Day Inv IM C | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,397 |
| New York Fall IMD | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,127 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IME | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,095 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | January | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,386 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 109th Edward Lasker Memorial | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,064 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,356 |
| Marshall June FIDE U2400 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haari Muthukumar's chess games?
61 games by Haari Muthukumar, from Jan 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 Haari Muthukumar has played.
What does Haari Muthukumar play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Haari Muthukumar opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haari Muthukumar answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Haari Muthukumar play as White?
As White, Haari Muthukumar's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haari Muthukumar play as Black?
As Black, Haari Muthukumar most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Haari Muthukumar's FIDE rating?
Haari Muthukumar is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Haari Muthukumar played?
Our database contains 61 games by Haari Muthukumar, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haari Muthukumar?
61 games by Haari Muthukumar 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.