Prepare against Kumaresh A
CM · India · World #3,856 classical · FIDE ID 45022259
When preparing against Kumaresh A, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 150 games by Kumaresh A, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 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 | 2,308 | 2,308 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,981 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,937 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 61 | 28 | 61 | 40.7% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 15 | 28 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 80 | 34 | 13 | 33 | 42.5% |
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 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 72.9% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 15.7% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.1% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 49.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — A usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — A usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — A usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — A usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 48.8% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 17.1% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Kumaresh A's chess games
All 150 games by Kumaresh A in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Sep 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: 61 wins, 28 draws, 61 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 | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 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% |
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 | Eric Rosen | 2,377 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Manish Anto Cristiano F | 2,376 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 37.5 | 2,242 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,410 |
| Zagreb Open 2026 – VIII Krunoslav Hulak Memorial | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
| 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 |
| World Amateur U2300 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| 37th Pula Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kumaresh A's chess games?
150 games by Kumaresh A, from Sep 2014 to Sep 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 70 games with White in our database, Kumaresh A opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kumaresh A answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% 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 (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kumaresh A play as Black?
As Black, Kumaresh A most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Kumaresh A's FIDE rating?
Kumaresh A is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Kumaresh A played?
Our database contains 150 games by Kumaresh A, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kumaresh A?
150 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.