Prepare against Muthaiah AL
IM · India · World #960 classical · FIDE ID 5092442
Our database contains 144 games by Muthaiah AL, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Muthaiah AL's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muthaiah AL 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 | 2,455 | 2,497 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,353 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,353 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 56 | 63 | 25 | 38.9% |
| As White | 71 | 33 | 28 | 10 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 23 | 35 | 15 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muthaiah AL's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muthaiah AL's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 52.1% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 43.7% | 71.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — AL usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — AL usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — AL usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 71.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — AL usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — AL usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — AL usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 48.6% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Muthaiah AL's chess games
All 144 games by Muthaiah AL in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 56 wins, 63 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,618 | 1st Lecci Open 2026 | A43 |
| Jul 2026 | Goumas,G | 2,439 | 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | A15 |
| Apr 2025 | Harshavardhan G B | 2,431 | 10th Noisiel Open | B13 |
| Jan 2025 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,413 | SixDays Budapest Jan GM A | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Das,Say | 2,408 | 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,546 |
| Gran Hotel Bali Open A | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,493 |
| Crikvenica Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,465 |
| 41st Cappelle Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,555 |
| SixDays Budapest Jan GM A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,484 |
| Fagernes GM Swiss Aut | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
| 10th Noisiel Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,540 |
| 25th Dubai Open A | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muthaiah AL's chess games?
144 games by Muthaiah AL, from Sep 2009 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 Muthaiah AL has played.
What does Muthaiah AL play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Muthaiah AL opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muthaiah AL answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Muthaiah AL play as White?
As White, Muthaiah AL's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muthaiah AL play as Black?
As Black, Muthaiah AL most often plays: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Muthaiah AL's FIDE rating?
Muthaiah AL is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,497 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Muthaiah AL played?
Our database contains 144 games by Muthaiah AL, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 63 draws, 25 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muthaiah AL?
144 games by Muthaiah AL 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.