Prepare against Mrithyunjay Mahadevan
FM · India · World #5,631 classical · FIDE ID 45003521
Our database contains 57 games by Mrithyunjay Mahadevan, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mrithyunjay Mahadevan 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 | 2,257 | 2,345 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,060 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 26.3% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mahadevan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's chess games
All 57 games by Mrithyunjay Mahadevan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,474 | RUDAR 19 GM | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | Christian Braun | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Yurii N. Khodko | 2,354 | RUDAR 18 GM | C55 |
| Oct 2025 | Aakash G | 2,348 | 32nd Tamil Nadu IM | C07 |
| Oct 2024 | Ankit Ray | 2,320 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
| SixDays Budapest IMA Mar | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,132 |
| RUDAR 18 GM | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
| RUDAR 19 GM | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,318 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar IMB | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,257 |
| 15th Chennai Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,648 |
| 4th Athens of the East Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's chess games?
57 games by Mrithyunjay Mahadevan, from Sep 2015 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 Mrithyunjay Mahadevan has played.
What does Mrithyunjay Mahadevan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mrithyunjay Mahadevan opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mrithyunjay Mahadevan answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mrithyunjay Mahadevan play as White?
As White, Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mrithyunjay Mahadevan play as Black?
As Black, Mrithyunjay Mahadevan most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mrithyunjay Mahadevan's FIDE rating?
Mrithyunjay Mahadevan is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Mrithyunjay Mahadevan played?
Our database contains 57 games by Mrithyunjay Mahadevan, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 18 draws, 24 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mrithyunjay Mahadevan?
57 games by Mrithyunjay Mahadevan 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.