Prepare against S Vigneshwaran
India · World #44,025 classical · FIDE ID 5035252
When preparing against S Vigneshwaran, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by S Vigneshwaran, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find S Vigneshwaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout S Vigneshwaran 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 | 1,918 | 2,014 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,953 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,967 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 1,563 rated games against 1,341 different opponents, across 177 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 803 | 463 | 177 | 163 | 57.7% | 1,725 | 1,858 | 27 |
| Rapid | 444 | 298 | 49 | 97 | 67.1% | 1,567 | 1,723 | 16 |
| Blitz | 40 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 55.0% | 1,535 | 1,578 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 368 | 53 | 98 | 217 | 14.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,073 | 759 | 180 | 134 | 70.7% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs GM · 12 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 17 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 8 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 175 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 157 | 95 | 17 | 45 | 1,719 | 1,834 |
| 2025 | 150 | 100 | 19 | 31 | 1,706 | 1,872 |
| 2024 | 137 | 83 | 25 | 29 | 1,634 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 250 | 155 | 45 | 50 | 1,457 | 1,607 |
| 2022 | 117 | 71 | 26 | 20 | 1,424 | 1,582 |
| 2020 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1,660 | 1,749 |
| 2019 | 65 | 40 | 15 | 10 | 1,569 | 1,743 |
| 2018 | 44 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 1,887 | 1,924 |
| 2017 | 104 | 52 | 31 | 21 | 1,739 | 1,850 |
| 2016 | 81 | 47 | 11 | 23 | 1,730 | 1,838 |
| 2015 | 92 | 60 | 13 | 19 | 1,696 | 1,867 |
| 2014 | 38 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 1,719 | 1,903 |
| 2013 | 92 | 52 | 25 | 15 | 1,799 | 1,942 |
| 2012 | 79 | 46 | 9 | 24 | 1,804 | 1,883 |
| 2011 | 49 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 1,851 | 1,946 |
| 2010 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 1,835 | 1,918 |
| 2009 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 1,899 | 1,842 |
| 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2,105 | 2,043 |
| 2007 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 2,067 | 1,914 |
Where S Vigneshwaran has played
India (176) · United Arab Emirates (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of S Vigneshwaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from S Vigneshwaran's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Vigneshwaran usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Vigneshwaran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Vigneshwaran usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vigneshwaran usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vigneshwaran usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
S Vigneshwaran's chess games
All 34 games by S Vigneshwaran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Rucha Pujari | 2,158 | 5th Chennai Open | D36 |
| Jul 2024 | K. Ramu | 2,133 | Hyderabad Murthy Raju Memorial | A04 |
| Jul 2024 | Balasubramaniam Ramnathan | 1,981 | Hyderabad Murthy Raju Memorial | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Kumar D. Salil | 1,836 | 2nd Grand RCC FIDE Rated International Chess Festival 2026 | B50 |
| Jan 2020 | Ahmed AQ Raees | 1,619 | 5th Mumbai Wealth U2050 Open | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 5th Mumbai Wealth U2050 Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| Hyderabad Murthy Raju Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,135 |
| 5th Chennai Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,092 |
| 2nd Grand RCC FIDE Rated International Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,802 |
| 9th Chennai Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
| 1st Goa Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,053 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find S Vigneshwaran's chess games?
34 games by S Vigneshwaran, from Apr 2005 to Oct 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 Vigneshwaran has played.
What does S Vigneshwaran play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, S Vigneshwaran opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, S Vigneshwaran answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does S Vigneshwaran play as White?
As White, S Vigneshwaran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does S Vigneshwaran play as Black?
As Black, S Vigneshwaran most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is S Vigneshwaran's FIDE rating?
S Vigneshwaran is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jun 2026).
How many games has S Vigneshwaran played?
Our database contains 34 games by S Vigneshwaran, covering Apr 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against S Vigneshwaran?
34 games by S Vigneshwaran 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.