Prepare against Saravanan Durga
Singapore · World #63,818 classical · FIDE ID 35068601
When preparing against Saravanan Durga, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Saravanan Durga, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Saravanan Durga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saravanan Durga 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 | 1,843 | 1,922 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,759 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,648 | 1,731 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 1,082 rated games against 816 different opponents, across 129 events in 14 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 | 637 | 225 | 142 | 270 | 35.3% | 1,700 | 1,633 | 7 |
| Rapid | 243 | 135 | 11 | 97 | 55.6% | 1,554 | 1,582 | 7 |
| Blitz | 173 | 79 | 18 | 76 | 45.7% | 1,623 | 1,593 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 527 | 117 | 89 | 321 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 361 | 208 | 66 | 87 | 57.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 8 vs WFM · 10 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 28 | 12 | 29 | 1,825 | 1,807 |
| 2025 | 107 | 53 | 8 | 46 | 1,736 | 1,741 |
| 2024 | 113 | 52 | 13 | 48 | 1,800 | 1,793 |
| 2023 | 119 | 48 | 20 | 51 | 1,551 | 1,518 |
| 2022 | 155 | 61 | 28 | 66 | 1,797 | 1,768 |
| 2021 | 82 | 28 | 14 | 40 | 1,744 | 1,680 |
| 2020 | 52 | 17 | 11 | 24 | 1,618 | 1,556 |
| 2019 | 96 | 37 | 18 | 41 | 1,611 | 1,546 |
| 2018 | 100 | 45 | 19 | 36 | 1,493 | 1,489 |
| 2017 | 66 | 30 | 10 | 26 | 1,412 | 1,257 |
| 2016 | 49 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 1,382 | 1,286 |
| 2015 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1,343 | 1,143 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| 2013 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 1,312 | 1,212 |
| 2012 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1,308 | 996 |
Where Saravanan Durga has played
Singapore (76) · Spain (13) · India (11) · Thailand (6) · Hungary (5) · Malaysia (4) · Slovakia (3) · Vietnam (3) · Australia (2) · Indonesia (2) · Czechia (1) · Italy (1) · Mexico (1) · Romania (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saravanan Durga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saravanan Durga's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Durga usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Durga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Durga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 18.2% |
Saravanan Durga's chess games
All 47 games by Saravanan Durga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Meng Kong Wong | 2,250 | ch-SGP 74th | B95 |
| Dec 2022 | Clement Frederic | 2,245 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | A80 |
| Feb 2023 | Yi Herng Joel Ong | 2,086 | ch-SGP 74th | D38 |
| Jul 2022 | Daniela Nagyova | 1,712 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | B92 |
| Jul 2022 | Pavel Vojtek | 1,711 | Ceske Budejovice Open A | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,650 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,898 |
| ch-SGP 74th | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,000 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open A | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,890 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,359 |
| 9th Sitges Sunway Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,832 |
| 8th Sitges Sunway Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saravanan Durga's chess games?
47 games by Saravanan Durga, from Oct 2013 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 Saravanan Durga has played.
What does Saravanan Durga play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Saravanan Durga opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saravanan Durga answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Saravanan Durga play as White?
As White, Saravanan Durga's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saravanan Durga play as Black?
As Black, Saravanan Durga most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Saravanan Durga's FIDE rating?
Saravanan Durga is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid and 1,648 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Saravanan Durga played?
Our database contains 47 games by Saravanan Durga, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saravanan Durga?
47 games by Saravanan Durga 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.