Prepare against Shiyam Thavandiran
IM · Canada · World #1,585 classical · FIDE ID 2605058
When preparing against Shiyam Thavandiran, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 36 games.
Our database contains 996 games by Shiyam Thavandiran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shiyam Thavandiran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiyam Thavandiran 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 | 2,405 | 2,420 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,411 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,421 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 996 | 440 | 223 | 333 | 44.2% |
| As White | 501 | 238 | 118 | 145 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 495 | 202 | 105 | 188 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiyam Thavandiran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiyam Thavandiran's side.
First moves as White (501 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 466 | 93.0% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Thavandiran usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 162 | 70.4% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 32 | 13.9% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 10.9% | 68.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 63.5% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 58 | 34.1% | 49.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
Shiyam Thavandiran's chess games
All 996 games by Shiyam Thavandiran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 440 wins, 223 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 77 | 35/22/20 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 15/13/15 | 34.9% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 35 | 24/5/6 | 68.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 48 | 20/9/19 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/6/20 | 27.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 33 | 14/9/10 | 42.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 8/5/9 | 36.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,736 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Mar 2022 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Nov 2021 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,658 | Titled Tue | E00 |
| Mar 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,649 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 213 | 121 | 2,391 |
| ch-CAN | 2017 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,298 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,438 |
| Canadian Open | 2008 | 28 | 16.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2012 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,267 |
| Canada zt | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,434 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,379 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nikolay Noritsyn (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiyam Thavandiran's chess games?
996 games by Shiyam Thavandiran, from Apr 2003 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 Shiyam Thavandiran has played.
What does Shiyam Thavandiran play on the first move as White?
Across 501 games with White in our database, Shiyam Thavandiran opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiyam Thavandiran answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Shiyam Thavandiran play as White?
As White, Shiyam Thavandiran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (77 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 34.9% win rate); Bishop's Opening (35 games, 68.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 501 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiyam Thavandiran play as Black?
As Black, Shiyam Thavandiran most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (33 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 495 games.
What is Shiyam Thavandiran's FIDE rating?
Shiyam Thavandiran is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,420 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Shiyam Thavandiran played?
Our database contains 996 games by Shiyam Thavandiran, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 440 wins, 223 draws, 333 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiyam Thavandiran?
996 games by Shiyam Thavandiran 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.