Prepare against Kumaresh A
CM · India · World #7,059 classical · FIDE ID 45022259
Our database contains 133 games by Kumaresh A, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kumaresh A's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kumaresh A 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 | 2,224 | 2,256 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,981 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 52 | 24 | 57 | 39.1% |
| As White | 62 | 24 | 12 | 26 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 71 | 28 | 12 | 31 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kumaresh A's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kumaresh A's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 74.2% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — A usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — A usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — A usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — A usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 43.2% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 9 | 24.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 18.9% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Kumaresh A's chess games
All 133 games by Kumaresh A in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 52 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,483 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikhael Garakov | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Oct 2024 | Pierre Barbot | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | E05 |
| Nov 2024 | E Rosen | 2,377 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Nov 2024 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,361 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 37.5 | 2,242 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,195 |
| 36th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,213 |
| 39th Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 37th Pula Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,225 |
| Grand Hotel Kielce Open | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,450 |
| 45th TCh-IND 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumaresh A's chess games?
133 games by Kumaresh A, from Sep 2014 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 Kumaresh A has played.
What does Kumaresh A play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Kumaresh A opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumaresh A answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kumaresh A play as White?
As White, Kumaresh A's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kumaresh A play as Black?
As Black, Kumaresh A most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Kumaresh A's FIDE rating?
Kumaresh A is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Kumaresh A played?
Our database contains 133 games by Kumaresh A, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 24 draws, 57 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumaresh A?
133 games by Kumaresh A 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.