Prepare against Madhesh Kumar S
FM · India · World #3,705 classical · FIDE ID 25168649
When preparing against Madhesh Kumar S, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Madhesh Kumar S, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Madhesh Kumar S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Madhesh Kumar S 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 | 2,313 | 2,324 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,949 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 73 | 38 | 43 | 47.4% |
| As White | 78 | 40 | 18 | 20 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 33 | 20 | 23 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Madhesh Kumar S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Madhesh Kumar S's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 85.9% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.4% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — S usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 11 | 39.3% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 64.3% | 63.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Madhesh Kumar S's chess games
All 154 games by Madhesh Kumar S in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 73 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| E71 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,549 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Sep 2026 | Haochen Jiang | 2,480 | 1st Berjaya Global Chess Open 2026 - Masters | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,432 | 23rd BCC Open 2026 | E94 |
| Aug 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,428 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Tornike Sanikidze | 2,425 | Aurionpro Mumbai IGM Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 58 | 36 | 2,346 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,312 |
| 41st Tamil Nadu IM | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Aurionpro Mumbai Junior | 2025 | 9 | 8 | 2,287 |
| 360 One Masters Chess Tournament | Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| 2nd Chola Chess IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
| 33rd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,398 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,313 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Madhesh Kumar S's chess games?
154 games by Madhesh Kumar S, from Aug 2019 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 Madhesh Kumar S has played.
What does Madhesh Kumar S play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Madhesh Kumar S opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Madhesh Kumar S answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Madhesh Kumar S play as White?
As White, Madhesh Kumar S's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Madhesh Kumar S play as Black?
As Black, Madhesh Kumar S most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Madhesh Kumar S's FIDE rating?
Madhesh Kumar S is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Madhesh Kumar S played?
Our database contains 154 games by Madhesh Kumar S, covering Aug 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 38 draws, 43 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Madhesh Kumar S?
154 games by Madhesh Kumar S 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.