Prepare against Shanmukha Meruga
United States · World #25,978 classical · FIDE ID 30908183
When preparing against Shanmukha Meruga, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 303 games by Shanmukha Meruga, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shanmukha Meruga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shanmukha Meruga 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 | 2,012 | 2,105 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 93 | 32 | 178 | 30.7% |
| As White | 147 | 51 | 17 | 79 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 156 | 42 | 15 | 99 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shanmukha Meruga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shanmukha Meruga's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 50.3% | 37.2% |
| d4 | 62 | 42.2% | 41.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 6.1% | 61.1% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 37.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Meruga usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Meruga usually continues d4 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Meruga usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 41.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Meruga usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Meruga usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Meruga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 40.5% | 35.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 27.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 15.2% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 88.6% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Shanmukha Meruga's chess games
All 303 games by Shanmukha Meruga in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 93 wins, 32 draws, 178 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,608 | Titled Tue | B42 |
| Dec 2020 | Deepan Chakkravarthy J. | 2,535 | Titled Tue | C65 |
| Dec 2024 | M Kozakov | 2,513 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Lance Henderson de La Fuente | 2,491 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| Dec 2020 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Tue | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 291 | 105.5 | 2,132 |
| 10th Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,125 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,113 |
| ch-Georgia | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,918 |
| US Masters Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,782 |
| Atlanta Castle Chess GP | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shanmukha Meruga's chess games?
303 games by Shanmukha Meruga, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Shanmukha Meruga has played.
What does Shanmukha Meruga play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Shanmukha Meruga opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shanmukha Meruga answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Shanmukha Meruga play as White?
As White, Shanmukha Meruga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); London System (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shanmukha Meruga play as Black?
As Black, Shanmukha Meruga most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Shanmukha Meruga's FIDE rating?
Shanmukha Meruga is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (May 2016).
How many games has Shanmukha Meruga played?
Our database contains 303 games by Shanmukha Meruga, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 32 draws, 178 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shanmukha Meruga?
303 games by Shanmukha Meruga 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.