Prepare against M Mahalakshmi
WIM · India · World #3,966 classical · FIDE ID 5001080
Our database contains 792 games by M Mahalakshmi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find M Mahalakshmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M Mahalakshmi 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 | 2,304 | 2,304 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,157 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,176 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 792 | 331 | 196 | 265 | 41.8% |
| As White | 394 | 171 | 96 | 127 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 398 | 160 | 100 | 138 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M Mahalakshmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M Mahalakshmi's side.
First moves as White (394 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 328 | 83.2% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 9.1% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 5.1% | 42.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues c4 (63.7% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mahalakshmi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 129 | 61.4% | 56.2% |
| e6 | 70 | 33.3% | 49.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 3.3% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 91.3% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
M Mahalakshmi's chess games
All 792 games by M Mahalakshmi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Jul 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: 331 wins, 196 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 58 | 30/15/13 | 51.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 13/15/17 | 28.9% |
| D02 | London System | 38 | 11/10/17 | 28.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 32 | 14/8/10 | 43.8% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 11/4/17 | 34.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 30 | 8/13/9 | 26.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 25 | 17/3/5 | 68.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/5/8 | 45.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Sahaj Grover | 2,509 | ch-Commonwealth | E41 |
| Feb 2019 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 2,493 | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | D00 |
| Feb 2019 | Miodrag R Savic | 2,486 | Paracin Winter GM | E52 |
| Aug 2019 | Marani Rajendran Venkatesh | 2,480 | 26th Abu Dhabi Open | B15 |
| Jul 2024 | Alberto Barp | 2,463 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 111 | 50.5 | 2,203 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2016 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,271 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2008 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-IND U19 Girls | 2017 | 20 | 15 | 2,134 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2010 | 20 | 14 | 2,005 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,078 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,229 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kulkarni Bhakti (12 games) · V Varshini (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M Mahalakshmi's chess games?
792 games by M Mahalakshmi, from Oct 2007 to Jul 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 M Mahalakshmi has played.
What does M Mahalakshmi play on the first move as White?
Across 394 games with White in our database, M Mahalakshmi opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M Mahalakshmi answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does M Mahalakshmi play as White?
As White, M Mahalakshmi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (58 games, 51.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (45 games, 28.9% win rate); London System (38 games, 28.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 394 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M Mahalakshmi play as Black?
As Black, M Mahalakshmi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (25 games, 68.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 398 games.
What is M Mahalakshmi's FIDE rating?
M Mahalakshmi is currently rated 2,304 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2026).
How many games has M Mahalakshmi played?
Our database contains 792 games by M Mahalakshmi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 196 draws, 265 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against M Mahalakshmi?
792 games by M Mahalakshmi 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.