Prepare against M. Vinoth Kumar
FM · India · World #32,007 classical · FIDE ID 5011574
Our database contains 180 games by M. Vinoth Kumar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M. Vinoth Kumar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M. Vinoth Kumar 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 | 1,974 | 2,331 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,143 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,154 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 60 | 14 | 106 | 33.3% |
| As White | 93 | 38 | 8 | 47 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 87 | 22 | 6 | 59 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M. Vinoth Kumar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M. Vinoth Kumar's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 57.0% | 56.6% |
| g3 | 23 | 24.7% | 26.1% |
| d4 | 17 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d3 (69.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kumar usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 26.1% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Bg2 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Bg2 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Kumar usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 58.3% | 9.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 79.5% | 37.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
M. Vinoth Kumar's chess games
All 180 games by M. Vinoth Kumar 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: 60 wins, 14 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 23 | 5/2/16 | 21.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 2/0/12 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Ivan Popov | 2,648 | 9th Mumbai Mayors Cup | C00 |
| Oct 2007 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,530 | Champions Challenge 219th | E46 |
| Dec 2014 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,489 | 7th Chennai Open | B20 |
| Jan 2006 | Tejas Bakre | 2,480 | 4th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | B20 |
| Jan 2009 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,447 | 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Chennai WinTV Open | 2004 | 12 | 7 | 2,316 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,263 |
| 8th United Insurance | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,156 |
| 11th United Insurance | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,347 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| 1st Hyderabad Open | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,090 |
| Sivakasi Mahalingam Cup | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| 7th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,371 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M. Vinoth Kumar's chess games?
180 games by M. Vinoth Kumar, 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. Vinoth Kumar has played.
What does M. Vinoth Kumar play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, M. Vinoth Kumar opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M. Vinoth Kumar answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does M. Vinoth Kumar play as White?
As White, M. Vinoth Kumar's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M. Vinoth Kumar play as Black?
As Black, M. Vinoth Kumar most often plays: Rat Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is M. Vinoth Kumar's FIDE rating?
M. Vinoth Kumar is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jan 2007).
How many games has M. Vinoth Kumar played?
Our database contains 180 games by M. Vinoth Kumar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 14 draws, 106 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against M. Vinoth Kumar?
180 games by M. Vinoth Kumar 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.