Prepare against Setumadhav Yellumahanthi
FM · India · World #9,391 classical · FIDE ID 25920669
When preparing against Setumadhav Yellumahanthi, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 419 games by Setumadhav Yellumahanthi, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Setumadhav Yellumahanthi 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 | 2,180 | 2,344 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,891 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,126 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 419 | 170 | 54 | 195 | 40.6% |
| As White | 209 | 98 | 25 | 86 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 210 | 72 | 29 | 109 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 60.8% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 29.7% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Yellumahanthi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 83 | 82.2% | 44.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.9% | 7.1% |
| h6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 80.3% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 19.7% | 46.2% |
Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's chess games
All 419 games by Setumadhav Yellumahanthi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 170 wins, 54 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 12/1/9 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,612 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Sep 2025 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,561 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Aug 2026 | Yunguo Wan | 2,507 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | B90 |
| Nov 2025 | Pablo Salinas Herrera | 2,473 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Jan 2025 | Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov | 2,465 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 315 | 147.5 | 2,217 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 33 | 15 | 2,261 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,240 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 44th chT-IND | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Odisha Open Cat.A GM | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,332 |
| Romania GP Brasov 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,417 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's chess games?
419 games by Setumadhav Yellumahanthi, from Feb 2018 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 Setumadhav Yellumahanthi has played.
What does Setumadhav Yellumahanthi play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Setumadhav Yellumahanthi opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Setumadhav Yellumahanthi answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Setumadhav Yellumahanthi play as White?
As White, Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Setumadhav Yellumahanthi play as Black?
As Black, Setumadhav Yellumahanthi most often plays: Italian Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Setumadhav Yellumahanthi's FIDE rating?
Setumadhav Yellumahanthi is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Setumadhav Yellumahanthi played?
Our database contains 419 games by Setumadhav Yellumahanthi, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 54 draws, 195 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Setumadhav Yellumahanthi?
419 games by Setumadhav Yellumahanthi 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.