Prepare against Santhosh Ayyappan
United States · World #23,655 classical · FIDE ID 30979870
When preparing against Santhosh Ayyappan, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 46 games by Santhosh Ayyappan, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santhosh Ayyappan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santhosh Ayyappan 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 | 2,028 | 2,089 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,123 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,262 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 37.0% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santhosh Ayyappan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santhosh Ayyappan's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 14.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ayyappan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Santhosh Ayyappan's chess games
All 46 games by Santhosh Ayyappan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Mykola Bortnyk | 2,442 | New York Marshall Open 04 | E48 |
| Apr 2024 | Derek H Chen | 2,070 | New York Marshall Open 04 | C84 |
| Feb 2021 | Adrian Kondakov | 1,986 | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | C54 |
| Sep 2025 | Tim Shvarts | 1,959 | Marshall Sept Premier | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Ethan Kozower | 1,943 | New York Marshall Open 04 | E48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | 2021 | 11 | 3 | 1,967 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,561 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,997 |
| New York Marshall Open 04 | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,275 |
| Marshall Sept Premier | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,229 |
| 125th US Open | 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2,179 |
| Foxwoods Open 16th | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,608 |
| New York Marshall CC Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santhosh Ayyappan's chess games?
46 games by Santhosh Ayyappan, from Sep 2021 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 Santhosh Ayyappan has played.
What does Santhosh Ayyappan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Santhosh Ayyappan opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santhosh Ayyappan answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Santhosh Ayyappan play as White?
As White, Santhosh Ayyappan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santhosh Ayyappan play as Black?
As Black, Santhosh Ayyappan most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Santhosh Ayyappan's FIDE rating?
Santhosh Ayyappan is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Santhosh Ayyappan played?
Our database contains 46 games by Santhosh Ayyappan, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santhosh Ayyappan?
46 games by Santhosh Ayyappan 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.