Prepare against P. Maheswaran
FM · India · World #22,862 classical · FIDE ID 5013232
Our database contains 175 games by P. Maheswaran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find P. Maheswaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout P. Maheswaran 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 | 2,034 | 2,355 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,354 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,310 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 53 | 54 | 68 | 30.3% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 28 | 24 | 43 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of P. Maheswaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from P. Maheswaran's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 81.3% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 15.0% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues d5 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Maheswaran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 64.6% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 31.3% | 26.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 88.6% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
P. Maheswaran's chess games
All 175 games by P. Maheswaran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 54 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 5/4/10 | 26.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A78 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Deep Sengupta | 2,488 | chA-IND | A19 |
| Mar 2021 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,455 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| Jan 2011 | Sundar M Shyam | 2,443 | 3rd Chennai Open | B14 |
| Dec 2020 | Nikolay Bodnar | 2,434 | Titled Tue | E90 |
| Dec 2020 | Abdimalik Abdisalimov | 2,392 | Titled Tue | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 57 | 27 | 2,212 |
| chA-IND | 2009 | 13 | 6 | 2,388 |
| 8th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| chT-IND | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| 5th Chennai Open | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Ravana Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,285 |
| Sivakasi Mahalingam Cup | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,705 |
| chT-IND 31st | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find P. Maheswaran's chess games?
175 games by P. Maheswaran, from Apr 2003 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 P. Maheswaran has played.
What does P. Maheswaran play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, P. Maheswaran opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, P. Maheswaran answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does P. Maheswaran play as White?
As White, P. Maheswaran's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does P. Maheswaran play as Black?
As Black, P. Maheswaran most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is P. Maheswaran's FIDE rating?
P. Maheswaran is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Jan 2010).
How many games has P. Maheswaran played?
Our database contains 175 games by P. Maheswaran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 54 draws, 68 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against P. Maheswaran?
175 games by P. Maheswaran 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.