Prepare against Sakithyan Yoganathan
FM · France · World #6,234 classical · FIDE ID 45177198
Our database contains 162 games by Sakithyan Yoganathan, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sakithyan Yoganathan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sakithyan Yoganathan 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 | 2,242 | 2,305 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,289 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 57 | 19 | 86 | 35.2% |
| As White | 80 | 36 | 7 | 37 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 82 | 21 | 12 | 49 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sakithyan Yoganathan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sakithyan Yoganathan's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 55.0% | 53.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| b4 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues g3 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Yoganathan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 64.0% | 20.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Sakithyan Yoganathan's chess games
All 162 games by Sakithyan Yoganathan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Aug 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: 57 wins, 19 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Mar 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Apr 2026 | Dinara Wagner | 2,418 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| May 2025 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,323 | TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | C50 |
| Apr 2026 | Felix Borne | 2,299 | French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O16 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 140 | 57 | 2,092 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,993 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 10th Noisiel Open | 2025 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,091 |
| TCh-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sakithyan Yoganathan's chess games?
162 games by Sakithyan Yoganathan, from May 2019 to Aug 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 Sakithyan Yoganathan has played.
What does Sakithyan Yoganathan play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Sakithyan Yoganathan opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sakithyan Yoganathan answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sakithyan Yoganathan play as White?
As White, Sakithyan Yoganathan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sakithyan Yoganathan play as Black?
As Black, Sakithyan Yoganathan most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sakithyan Yoganathan's FIDE rating?
Sakithyan Yoganathan is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sakithyan Yoganathan played?
Our database contains 162 games by Sakithyan Yoganathan, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 19 draws, 86 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sakithyan Yoganathan?
162 games by Sakithyan Yoganathan 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.