Prepare against Patrick Damodaran
United Kingdom · World #20,951 classical · FIDE ID 465429
When preparing against Patrick Damodaran, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 116 games by Patrick Damodaran, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Damodaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Damodaran 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 | 2,049 | 2,115 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,723 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 45 | 20 | 51 | 38.8% |
| As White | 59 | 22 | 12 | 25 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 23 | 8 | 26 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Damodaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Damodaran's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 50.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 21 | 35.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 10.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues c4 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Damodaran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 20.0% | 8.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Patrick Damodaran's chess games
All 116 games by Patrick Damodaran in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 45 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | James P Jackson | 2,381 | Sussex University Masters | B44 |
| Aug 2024 | Andrew Philip Smith | 2,232 | Berks & Bucks Open | A47 |
| Feb 2025 | Johannes Rappazzo | 2,209 | Wightlink Int Masters | C10 |
| Apr 2026 | Rock Yu | 2,164 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | A11 |
| Jul 2026 | Rohan Pal | 2,145 | Sussex University Masters | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks & Bucks Open | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,202 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,280 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,564 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,844 |
| VI Mindsports Int Open | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,960 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,901 |
Interactive opening tree from all 116 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Damodaran's chess games?
116 games by Patrick Damodaran, from Jun 2018 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 Patrick Damodaran has played.
What does Patrick Damodaran play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Patrick Damodaran opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Damodaran answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Patrick Damodaran play as White?
As White, Patrick Damodaran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Damodaran play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Damodaran most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Patrick Damodaran's FIDE rating?
Patrick Damodaran is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Patrick Damodaran played?
Our database contains 116 games by Patrick Damodaran, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Damodaran?
116 games by Patrick Damodaran 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.