Prepare against Sundar M. Shyam
GM · India · World #648 classical · FIDE ID 5019141
Our database contains 322 games by Sundar M. Shyam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sundar M. Shyam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sundar M. Shyam 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 | 2,492 | 2,554 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,448 | 2,522 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,478 | 2,557 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 144 | 134 | 44 | 44.7% |
| As White | 166 | 79 | 73 | 14 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 156 | 65 | 61 | 30 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sundar M. Shyam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sundar M. Shyam's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 45.8% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 49 | 29.5% | 76.5% |
| d4 | 25 | 15.1% | 64.0% |
| g3 | 8 | 4.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Shyam usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shyam usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shyam usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 76.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Shyam usually continues g3 (71.9% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Shyam usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Shyam usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 74.3% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.4% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 82.8% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Sundar M. Shyam's chess games
All 322 games by Sundar M. Shyam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 144 wins, 134 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 30 | 15/14/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,625 | ch-Commonwealth | E23 |
| Aug 2022 | Raunak Sadhwani | 2,622 | 28th Abu Dhabi Open | D02 |
| Jun 2026 | Li,Di | 2,557 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C50 |
| Nov 2022 | L M S T De Silva | 2,521 | ch-Commonwealth | A22 |
| Jun 2014 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,504 | 7th Mumbai Mayors Cup | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 2,362 |
| 51st chB-IND | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,461 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,286 |
| 5th Chennai Open | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,410 |
| Forintos Gyozo Mem GM-A | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,470 |
| 20th Spilimbergo Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,512 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,386 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sundar M. Shyam's chess games?
322 games by Sundar M. Shyam, from Apr 2003 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 Sundar M. Shyam has played.
What does Sundar M. Shyam play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Sundar M. Shyam opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sundar M. Shyam answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sundar M. Shyam play as White?
As White, Sundar M. Shyam's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sundar M. Shyam play as Black?
As Black, Sundar M. Shyam most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Sundar M. Shyam's FIDE rating?
Sundar M. Shyam is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess, 2,448 in rapid and 2,478 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,554 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Sundar M. Shyam played?
Our database contains 322 games by Sundar M. Shyam, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 134 draws, 44 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sundar M. Shyam?
322 games by Sundar M. Shyam 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.