Prepare against S S Manigandan
India · World #10,644 classical · FIDE ID 5034981
Our database contains 202 games by S S Manigandan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find S S Manigandan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S S Manigandan 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 | 2,160 | 2,216 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,094 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 2,070 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 64 | 59 | 79 | 31.7% |
| As White | 99 | 32 | 30 | 37 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 103 | 32 | 29 | 42 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S S Manigandan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S S Manigandan's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 83.8% | 43.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 14.1% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 43.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues c4 (33.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Manigandan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 39 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 23.5% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
S S Manigandan's chess games
All 202 games by S S Manigandan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 64 wins, 59 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Jha Sriram | 2,465 | chT-IND 31st | D35 |
| Mar 2019 | V A V Rajesh | 2,413 | 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | D85 |
| Dec 2022 | Ojasva Singh | 2,366 | 59th ch-IND | C10 |
| Oct 2014 | Vignesh N R | 2,360 | 53rd Wch U20 | A83 |
| Jul 2024 | Orazly Annageldyev | 2,316 | Tamil Nadu IM 21st | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 6 | 2,195 |
| 59th ch-IND | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,223 |
| 20th ch-IND U17 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| 31st Tamil Nadu IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,088 |
| Tamil Nadu IM 21st | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-Tamil Nadu 68th | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,891 |
| 3rd Udaipur Lakecity Open | 2019 | 8 | 7 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S S Manigandan's chess games?
202 games by S S Manigandan, from Apr 2005 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 S S Manigandan has played.
What does S S Manigandan play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, S S Manigandan opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S S Manigandan answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does S S Manigandan play as White?
As White, S S Manigandan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S S Manigandan play as Black?
As Black, S S Manigandan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 6.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is S S Manigandan's FIDE rating?
S S Manigandan is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,216 (Jun 2018).
How many games has S S Manigandan played?
Our database contains 202 games by S S Manigandan, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 59 draws, 79 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against S S Manigandan?
202 games by S S Manigandan 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.