Prepare against Krithik Muthukumar
India · World #46,324 classical · FIDE ID 33419272
Our database contains 47 games by Krithik Muthukumar, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Krithik Muthukumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Krithik 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 | 1,908 | 1,997 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,967 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 14.9% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Krithik Muthukumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Krithik Muthukumar's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Muthukumar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Krithik Muthukumar's chess games
All 47 games by Krithik Muthukumar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Salah Yousry | 2,160 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | C42 |
| Nov 2025 | Mahindrakar Indrajeet | 2,133 | Shirvan Open | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Nazarov,Umid | 1,975 | Sheki Open A 2026 | B51 |
| Nov 2025 | Parsa Edalati | 1,967 | Shirvan Open | B15 |
| Jan 2026 | Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani | 1,959 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 1,728 |
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,820 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,756 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,158 |
| 15th KIIT Cat A Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,626 |
| Granada Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Krithik Muthukumar's chess games?
47 games by Krithik Muthukumar, from Jul 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 Krithik Muthukumar has played.
What does Krithik Muthukumar play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Krithik Muthukumar opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Krithik Muthukumar answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Krithik Muthukumar play as White?
As White, Krithik Muthukumar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Krithik Muthukumar play as Black?
As Black, Krithik Muthukumar most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Krithik Muthukumar's FIDE rating?
Krithik Muthukumar is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Krithik Muthukumar played?
Our database contains 47 games by Krithik Muthukumar, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (14.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Krithik Muthukumar?
47 games by Krithik 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.