Prepare against Jayakumar Somasundram
LKA · World #75,438 classical · FIDE ID 9900250
When preparing against Jayakumar Somasundram, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%).
Our database contains 152 games by Jayakumar Somasundram, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jayakumar Somasundram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jayakumar Somasundram 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 | 1,804 | 2,029 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,976 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,952 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 49 | 23 | 80 | 32.2% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 15 | 33 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 20 | 8 | 47 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jayakumar Somasundram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jayakumar Somasundram's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Somasundram usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Somasundram usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Somasundram usually continues d4 (15.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 79.3% | 26.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 73.9% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jayakumar Somasundram's chess games
All 152 games by Jayakumar Somasundram in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 23 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Rene Wukits | 2,292 | Vienna Tschaturanga Open | B41 |
| Sep 2014 | Gerald Leitner | 2,241 | Vienna Open | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Eduard Szirmai | 2,225 | Balatonbereny Open | B06 |
| Feb 2017 | Klaus Opl | 2,214 | ch-AUT Seniors 65 | C28 |
| Jan 2000 | Alarich Lenz | 2,213 | chT2O-AUT 9900 | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balatonbereny Open | 1997 | 17 | 6 | 2,066 |
| Vienna Tschaturanga Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,922 |
| ch-AUT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,916 |
| chB-Vienna State | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| chT2O-AUT 9899 | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Vienna Husek Open A | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| ch-Stuttgart A int | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 7th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jayakumar Somasundram's chess games?
152 games by Jayakumar Somasundram, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Jayakumar Somasundram has played.
What does Jayakumar Somasundram play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jayakumar Somasundram opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jayakumar Somasundram answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jayakumar Somasundram play as White?
As White, Jayakumar Somasundram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jayakumar Somasundram play as Black?
As Black, Jayakumar Somasundram most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Jayakumar Somasundram's FIDE rating?
Jayakumar Somasundram is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jayakumar Somasundram played?
Our database contains 152 games by Jayakumar Somasundram, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 23 draws, 80 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jayakumar Somasundram?
152 games by Jayakumar Somasundram 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.