Prepare against Krishnamoorthy Murugan
IM · India · World #15,918 classical · FIDE ID 5000041
Our database contains 455 games by Krishnamoorthy Murugan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krishnamoorthy Murugan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krishnamoorthy Murugan 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 | 2,096 | 2,390 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,080 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 128 | 206 | 121 | 28.1% |
| As White | 224 | 71 | 103 | 50 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 231 | 57 | 103 | 71 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krishnamoorthy Murugan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krishnamoorthy Murugan's side.
First moves as White (224 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 172 | 76.8% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 19.6% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.2% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Murugan usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Murugan usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Murugan usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Murugan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Murugan usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Murugan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 94.2% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 56.9% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 36.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Krishnamoorthy Murugan's chess games
All 455 games by Krishnamoorthy Murugan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 128 wins, 206 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 7/15/5 | 25.9% |
| E11 | Catalan | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 64 | 13/25/26 | 20.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 34 | 10/13/11 | 29.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 33 | 4/18/11 | 12.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,515 | Alma-Ata | E95 |
| Jan 1994 | Dibyendu Barua | 2,510 | 5th Goodricke Open | B30 |
| Jan 1991 | Avigdor Bykhovsky | 2,500 | Peer Gynt | D36 |
| Jan 1989 | Stuart C Conquest | 2,490 | Alma-Ata | B82 |
| Jan 1989 | Rudy Douven | 2,445 | Alma-Ata | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IND | 2001 | 86 | 48 | 2,436 |
| Kolkata | 1998 | 22 | 7 | 2,322 |
| Alma-Ata | 1989 | 15 | 9 | 2,526 |
| Coimbatore | 1987 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,439 |
| Kuala Lumpur schev | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,319 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,552 |
| 8th Goodricke Open | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,396 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krishnamoorthy Murugan's chess games?
455 games by Krishnamoorthy Murugan, from Apr 2003 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 Krishnamoorthy Murugan has played.
What does Krishnamoorthy Murugan play on the first move as White?
Across 224 games with White in our database, Krishnamoorthy Murugan opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krishnamoorthy Murugan answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Krishnamoorthy Murugan play as White?
As White, Krishnamoorthy Murugan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 224 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krishnamoorthy Murugan play as Black?
As Black, Krishnamoorthy Murugan most often plays: Sicilian (64 games, 20.3% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (33 games, 12.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Krishnamoorthy Murugan's FIDE rating?
Krishnamoorthy Murugan is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Krishnamoorthy Murugan played?
Our database contains 455 games by Krishnamoorthy Murugan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 206 draws, 121 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krishnamoorthy Murugan?
455 games by Krishnamoorthy Murugan 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.