Prepare against S Sivathanujan
CM · LKA · World #9,414 classical · FIDE ID 9977104
When preparing against S Sivathanujan, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 26.9% over 26 games.
Our database contains 172 games by S Sivathanujan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find S Sivathanujan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S Sivathanujan 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 | 2,180 | 2,180 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,062 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 70 | 47 | 55 | 40.7% |
| As White | 81 | 37 | 21 | 23 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S Sivathanujan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S Sivathanujan's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 90.1% | 55.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sivathanujan usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sivathanujan usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sivathanujan usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sivathanujan usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sivathanujan usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 88.6% | 44.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 97.2% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
S Sivathanujan's chess games
All 172 games by S Sivathanujan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 70 wins, 47 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/7/12 | 26.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B13 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sayantan Das | 2,491 | ch-SRI Dini | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Mauricio Emmanuel Marrujo Pardo | 2,422 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B50 |
| Sep 2026 | Donaldo Paiva | 2,202 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D00 |
| Nov 2022 | Karim Amer | 2,171 | Colombo Golden Jubilee Open | D90 |
| Apr 2026 | Chenitha Mithvidu Ovitigala | 2,139 | Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SRI | 2021 | 26 | 11 | 1,818 |
| ch-SRI B | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,612 |
| Sri Lanka National Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,198 |
| Nugegoda Grand Prix 8th | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,962 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,980 |
| Jaffna Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,758 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| 11th Ambalangoda Dhamso Open | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S Sivathanujan's chess games?
172 games by S Sivathanujan, from Sep 2015 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 S Sivathanujan has played.
What does S Sivathanujan play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, S Sivathanujan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S Sivathanujan answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does S Sivathanujan play as White?
As White, S Sivathanujan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S Sivathanujan play as Black?
As Black, S Sivathanujan most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is S Sivathanujan's FIDE rating?
S Sivathanujan is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Sep 2026).
How many games has S Sivathanujan played?
Our database contains 172 games by S Sivathanujan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 47 draws, 55 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against S Sivathanujan?
172 games by S Sivathanujan 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.