Prepare against Karthik Sethuramalingam
New Zealand · World #58,491 classical · FIDE ID 4320964
Our database contains 43 games by Karthik Sethuramalingam, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karthik Sethuramalingam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karthik Sethuramalingam 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 | 1,861 | 1,877 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,773 | 1,800 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,552 | 1,672 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karthik Sethuramalingam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karthik Sethuramalingam's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Sethuramalingam usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sethuramalingam usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sethuramalingam usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sethuramalingam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Karthik Sethuramalingam's chess games
All 43 games by Karthik Sethuramalingam in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Edward Rains | 2,032 | Wellington Open 2026 | B23 |
| May 2026 | Richard Jingjie Liu | 1,967 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | A50 |
| May 2026 | Michael D Sole | 1,932 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | D38 |
| Jan 2025 | William Forster | 1,867 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | E73 |
| May 2023 | Robert Hurndell | 1,727 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,671 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,566 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,896 |
| Kapiti Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup Open | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2,024 |
| Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,849 |
| Wellington Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,029 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karthik Sethuramalingam's chess games?
43 games by Karthik Sethuramalingam, from May 2023 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 Karthik Sethuramalingam has played.
What does Karthik Sethuramalingam play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Karthik Sethuramalingam opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karthik Sethuramalingam answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Karthik Sethuramalingam play as White?
As White, Karthik Sethuramalingam's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karthik Sethuramalingam play as Black?
As Black, Karthik Sethuramalingam most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Karthik Sethuramalingam's FIDE rating?
Karthik Sethuramalingam is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,773 in rapid and 1,552 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,877 (May 2026).
How many games has Karthik Sethuramalingam played?
Our database contains 43 games by Karthik Sethuramalingam, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karthik Sethuramalingam?
43 games by Karthik Sethuramalingam 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.