Prepare against Sakthivel Heamish Kanha
FM · India · World #5,122 classical · FIDE ID 25644890
When preparing against Sakthivel Heamish Kanha, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Sakthivel Heamish Kanha, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sakthivel Heamish Kanha 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 | 2,271 | 2,301 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,867 | 1,952 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 9 | 19 | 13 | 22.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2025): 631 rated games against 586 different opponents, across 76 events in 13 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 | 420 | 137 | 104 | 179 | 32.6% | 1,814 | 1,739 | 9 |
| Rapid | 91 | 47 | 8 | 36 | 51.6% | 1,527 | 1,540 | 18 |
| Blitz | 42 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 47.6% | 1,671 | 1,582 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 355 | 76 | 87 | 192 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 139 | 78 | 28 | 33 | 56.1% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 76 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1,847 | 1,878 |
| 2024 | 41 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 2,139 | 2,149 |
| 2023 | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1,668 | 1,851 |
| 2022 | 42 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 2,088 | 2,012 |
| 2021 | 27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 2,044 | 1,955 |
| 2020 | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 1,796 | 1,722 |
| 2019 | 176 | 62 | 38 | 76 | 1,748 | 1,706 |
| 2018 | 129 | 47 | 21 | 61 | 1,529 | 1,443 |
| 2017 | 66 | 28 | 7 | 31 | 1,467 | 1,232 |
| 2016 | 79 | 30 | 9 | 40 | 1,206 | 1,031 |
Where Sakthivel Heamish Kanha has played
India (21) · Singapore (16) · Malaysia (7) · Switzerland (7) · France (6) · Thailand (4) · Czechia (3) · Spain (3) · Greece (3) · Serbia (3) · Hungary (1) · Italy (1) · Portugal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kanha usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Kanha usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kanha usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kanha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's chess games
All 41 games by Sakthivel Heamish Kanha in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Markus Loeffler | 2,267 | Basel Easter Open | B90 |
| Mar 2024 | Damien Ribiere | 2,215 | Basel Easter Open | B20 |
| Oct 2019 | Ilia Pugachov | 2,138 | Pattaya Open | B01 |
| Dec 2025 | Keerti Shree Reddy | 2,092 | Basel Christmas Open 2025 | B84 |
| Jun 2019 | Milan Radonjic | 2,040 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,722 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| Basel Easter Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,352 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,926 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| Nis Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| 19th Liberec Open | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,144 |
| Basel Christmas Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's chess games?
41 games by Sakthivel Heamish Kanha, from Jun 2016 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 Sakthivel Heamish Kanha has played.
What does Sakthivel Heamish Kanha play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sakthivel Heamish Kanha opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sakthivel Heamish Kanha answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sakthivel Heamish Kanha play as White?
As White, Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sakthivel Heamish Kanha play as Black?
As Black, Sakthivel Heamish Kanha most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sakthivel Heamish Kanha's FIDE rating?
Sakthivel Heamish Kanha is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 1,867 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sakthivel Heamish Kanha played?
Our database contains 41 games by Sakthivel Heamish Kanha, covering Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sakthivel Heamish Kanha?
41 games by Sakthivel Heamish Kanha 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.