Prepare against M. S. Thejkumar
GM · India · World #2,452 classical · FIDE ID 5009154
Our database contains 662 games by M. S. Thejkumar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M. S. Thejkumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M. S. Thejkumar 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 | 2,361 | 2,500 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,478 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,465 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 662 | 313 | 195 | 154 | 47.3% |
| As White | 338 | 168 | 99 | 71 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 324 | 145 | 96 | 83 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M. S. Thejkumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M. S. Thejkumar's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 332 | 98.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Thejkumar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 128 | 82.1% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 8.3% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 7.1% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 67 | 65.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 35.0% | 54.2% |
M. S. Thejkumar's chess games
All 662 games by M. S. Thejkumar 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: 313 wins, 195 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 49 | 19/14/16 | 38.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 22/11/5 | 57.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 18/8/7 | 54.5% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 18/5/11 | 52.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/8/9 | 32.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 6/12/7 | 24.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 24 | 16/3/5 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 12 | 6/6/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,662 | 18th Dubai Open | A13 |
| Jun 2012 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,642 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | D97 |
| Apr 2016 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,615 | 18th Dubai Open | B12 |
| Apr 2011 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,606 | 17th ch-Asia Cities | D57 |
| Dec 2014 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,598 | Qatar Masters Open | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 68 | 36.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2019 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,253 |
| Bengaluru Karnataka Open | 2023 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,068 |
| ch-IND 48th | 2010 | 13 | 6 | 2,354 |
| ch-IND 51st | 2013 | 13 | 8 | 2,587 |
| ch-IND Velammal 45th | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 2,436 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,369 |
| 51st chB-IND | 2013 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M. S. Thejkumar's chess games?
662 games by M. S. Thejkumar, 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 M. S. Thejkumar has played.
What does M. S. Thejkumar play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, M. S. Thejkumar opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M. S. Thejkumar answers 1...c6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does M. S. Thejkumar play as White?
As White, M. S. Thejkumar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (49 games, 38.8% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M. S. Thejkumar play as Black?
As Black, M. S. Thejkumar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 324 games.
What is M. S. Thejkumar's FIDE rating?
M. S. Thejkumar is currently rated 2,361 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,500 (Feb 2018).
How many games has M. S. Thejkumar played?
Our database contains 662 games by M. S. Thejkumar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 195 draws, 154 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against M. S. Thejkumar?
662 games by M. S. Thejkumar 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.