Prepare against Magesh Chandran Panchanathan
GM · India · World #1,086 classical · FIDE ID 5007429
Our database contains 942 games by Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magesh Chandran Panchanathan 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 | 2,444 | 2,586 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,454 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,500 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 942 | 426 | 302 | 214 | 45.2% |
| As White | 482 | 250 | 143 | 89 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 460 | 176 | 159 | 125 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's side.
First moves as White (482 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 241 | 50.0% | 66.4% |
| Nf3 | 158 | 32.8% | 70.9% |
| d4 | 45 | 9.3% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 6.4% | 61.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.5% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues d4 (64.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 70.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues g3 (71.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues g3 (64.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Panchanathan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 225 | 97.4% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 146 | 97.3% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's chess games
All 942 games by Magesh Chandran Panchanathan 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: 426 wins, 302 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 58 | 32/18/8 | 55.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 49 | 29/12/8 | 59.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 43 | 20/15/8 | 46.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 15/10/2 | 55.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 12/8/6 | 46.2% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 12/7/6 | 48.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 78 | 34/22/22 | 43.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 36 | 11/14/11 | 30.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 15/9/9 | 45.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 4/13/5 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 13/6/1 | 65.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,676 | 95th Hastings Masters Open | E61 |
| Sep 2009 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,667 | Kolkata Open 4th | B36 |
| Aug 2018 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,650 | US Masters Open | D78 |
| Sep 2009 | Rauf Mamedov | 2,626 | Kolkata Open 4th | C26 |
| May 2009 | Vladimir Belov | 2,623 | 2nd Mumbai Mayors Cup | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson UTD schev | 2012 | 22 | 11 | 2,510 |
| Dallas UTD | 2006 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,524 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 19 | 13 | 2,486 |
| ch-IND 39th | 2002 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,383 |
| USA tt | 2011 | 18 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter GM | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,468 |
| Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2021 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,415 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's chess games?
942 games by Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, 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 Magesh Chandran Panchanathan has played.
What does Magesh Chandran Panchanathan play on the first move as White?
Across 482 games with White in our database, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Magesh Chandran Panchanathan play as White?
As White, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (58 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 59.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (43 games, 46.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 482 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magesh Chandran Panchanathan play as Black?
As Black, Magesh Chandran Panchanathan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (36 games, 30.6% win rate); Italian Game (33 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 460 games.
What is Magesh Chandran Panchanathan's FIDE rating?
Magesh Chandran Panchanathan is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,586 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Magesh Chandran Panchanathan played?
Our database contains 942 games by Magesh Chandran Panchanathan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 426 wins, 302 draws, 214 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magesh Chandran Panchanathan?
942 games by Magesh Chandran Panchanathan 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.